OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYHazardous Waste: Generators
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The Hazardous Waste Generator requirements as set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:26G-6 et seq., regulate how hazardous waste is handled, stored and transported based upon quantity generated and stored as detailed below:
| REQUIREMENTS | Very Small Quantity Generator | Small Quantity Generator | Large Quantity Generator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Generation Limits | < 220 lbs hazardous waste &/or < 2.2 lbs acute* hazardous waste | >220 lbs but <2200 lbs hazardous waste & <2.2 lbs acute* hazardous waste | >2200 lbs hazardous waste or >2.2 lbs acute* hazardous waste |
| Accumulation Quantity Limits | < 2200 lbs hazardous waste &/or 2.2 lbs acute* hazardous waste onsite | <13,200 lbs hazardous waste & <2.2 lbs acute* hazardous waste onsite | No limit |
| Accumulation Time Limits | Unlimited | 180 days, 270 days if receiving facility >200 miles, or extensions granted | 90 days, or extensions granted |
| EPA ID Number Required | No – voluntary | Yes | Yes |
| Hazardous Waste Manifest Required | No – Voluntary | Yes – unless waste is reclaimed pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 262.20(e)(1) |
Yes |
| Hazardous Waste Manifest Copy Retention | None – voluntary | 3 years | 3 years |
| Exception Reporting (failing to receive copy of manifest with TSDF operator signature) |
None | None – but within 60 days generator must submit copy of manifest with note that signed TSDF copy is missing |
1) generator must contact initial transporter or the TSDF operator within 35 days of shipping date 2) generator must submit written exception report within 45 days of shipping date to NJDEP |
| Land Disposal Restriction notification/certification accompanying shipments | None | Required for certain hazardous wastes. Keep your copy for 5 years. |
Required for certain hazardous wastes. Keep your copy for 5 years. |
| Biennial Report | None | None | Submitted on each even year to report on manifest activity for previous odd year |
| Inspections | None | Weekly for hazardous waste storage containers. Daily/ weekly for hazardous waste storage tanks log is required |
Weekly for hazardous waste storage containers. Daily/bimonthly/ yearly for hazardous waste storage tanks log is required |
| Hazardous Waste Training | None | Basic – waste handling familiarization & emergency procedures |
Full training |
| Preparedness & Prevention | None | Familiarize fire, police, hospital & have emergency response contractor agreement |
Familiarize fire, police, hospital & have emergency response contractor agreement |
| Contingency Plan | None | Basic plan:
Keep by the phone:
|
Complete plan |
* An Acute Hazardous Waste is normally designated by a “P” number as its waste code. Acute hazardous waste is a category of hazardous waste that can exerts its toxicity with exposure to smaller quantities and in a shorter period of time than non-acute hazardous waste. This category of hazardous waste for the reasons mentioned has different reporting requirements. Sites that generate in any single calendar month, or accumulated at any time, 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) of acute hazardous waste are a RCRA LQG and must submit a Biennial Hazardous Waste Report to the Department for that reporting year.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]