Hazardous Waste Manifest and Disposal Compliance Checklist
Hazardous waste generators must comply with EPA RCRA regulations covering waste identification, storage, manifesting, and disposal. This checklist ensures your facility meets all generator requirements.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: Environmental Health and Safety Manager
- Total Items: 36
Generator Status Determination
Verify correct generator category and applicable regulations.
- Generator category determined monthly (VSQG, SQG, or LQG)?
- Monthly waste generation in kg tracked to verify correct generator category?
- EPA ID number obtained for SQG and LQG generators?
- State environmental agency notified of generator status as required?
- Generator category change procedures understood if generation changes?
- If VSQG: waste disposal to approved facility - not mixed with municipal?
Waste Accumulation Time and Storage
Verify accumulation time limits and storage standards.
- Accumulation start dates marked on all containers?
- All waste within applicable accumulation time limits?
- Satellite accumulation areas: max 55 gallons in same area of generation?
- All containers in good condition - no leaks, bulges, or corrosion?
- All containers closed except when adding waste?
- Only compatible wastes stored together?
Container Labeling Requirements
Verify all hazardous waste containers are properly labeled.
- All containers labeled with words 'Hazardous Waste'?
- Hazardous waste composition or description on label?
- Accumulation start date on each container?
- EPA hazardous waste code on container (F001, D002, etc.)?
- Generator name and address on container?
- No unlabeled or improperly labeled containers found?
Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
Verify manifest requirements are met for shipments.
- EPA Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest completed for each shipment?
- Electronic manifest submitted via EPA e-Manifest system?
- Only licensed hazardous waste transporters used?
- Waste shipped only to permitted TSDF or recycling facility?
- Signed return copy of manifest received from TSDF within 45 days?
- Exception reports filed if signed copy not received within 45 days (SQG) or 35 days (LQG)?
Emergency Planning and Response
Verify emergency planning requirements are met.
- Emergency coordinator designated with 24-hour contact information?
- Emergency equipment accessible: fire extinguishers, spill kits, PPE?
- LQG contingency plan on file and submitted to local emergency planning?
- SQG emergency procedures posted at all accumulation areas?
- Staff trained on spill reporting - CERCLA/RCRA reportable releases?
- Local emergency planning committee (LEPC) contact information on file?
Recordkeeping Requirements
Verify required records are maintained.
- All manifests retained for minimum 3 years?
- Waste analysis records retained 3 years?
- LQG annual biennial report to EPA/state filed by March 1?
- Exception report copies retained 3 years?
- Weekly hazardous waste area inspection logs retained 3 years?
- All records accessible for EPA/state regulatory inspection?
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Why Use This Hazardous Waste Manifest and Disposal Compliance Checklist?
This hazardous waste manifest and disposal compliance checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for environmental health and safety manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hazardous Waste Manifest and Disposal Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Generator Status Determination, Waste Accumulation Time and Storage, Container Labeling Requirements, Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest, Emergency Planning and Response, Recordkeeping Requirements. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
Who should use this Hazardous Waste Manifest and Disposal Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Environmental Health and Safety Manager professionals in the waste management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.