Purpose:
This fact sheet answers general questions and provides basic information on determining hazardous waste generator category, and is not intended to supersede the applicable regulations. Hazardous waste generator categories are found in Section 22a-449(c)-101(b), 102(a)(2)(F), 102(a)(2)(G) and 102(c) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies ("RCSA"), incorporating 40 CFR 261.5, 262,34(d) and 262.34(f).
Procedure for Determining Your Generator Category:
The following steps are recommended to determine your generator status before operations at your company begin. In addition, the owner or operator should confirm the company’s generator status once they have established routine waste generation rates. These steps should be reviewed periodically to account for possible changes in waste generation rates at the company.
Step 1: Conduct hazardous waste determinations on all waste generated at the company in accordance with Section 22a-449(c)-102(a)(1) RCSA, incorporating 40 CFR 262.11.
Step 2: Calculate the total amount of hazardous waste generated per month at the company. Also determine the maximum amount of hazardous waste that may be accumulated on-site at any one time.
Step 3: Determine your company’s generator category and the resultant regulatory requirements that are applicable to your generator status. The generator categories are Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG), Small Quantity Generator (SQG) and Large Quantity Generator (LQG).
Step 1: Conduct hazardous waste determinations on all waste generated at the company in accordance with Section 22a-449(c)-102(a)(1) RCSA, incorporating 40 CFR 262.11.
Step 2: Calculate the total amount of hazardous waste generated per month at the company. Also determine the maximum amount of hazardous waste that may be accumulated on-site at any one time.
Step 3: Determine your company’s generator category and the resultant regulatory requirements that are applicable to your generator status. The generator categories are Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG), Small Quantity Generator (SQG) and Large Quantity Generator (LQG).