Additionally, hazardous waste generators should check with their state regulatory agencybecause certain states have additional or more stringent requirements than the federal government. Generators are responsible for all applicable requirements in 40 CFR part 262. This is not an exhaustive list of all of the requirements for generators and should be used as just a guide. The table below provides a summary of requirements for each class of hazardous waste generator. The generator regulations ensure that hazardous waste is appropriately identified and handled safely to protect human health and the environment, while minimizing interference with daily business operations. These standards are found in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in part 262. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations establish basic hazardous waste management standards for persons who produce hazardous waste, called hazardous waste generators.
The information on this page has been updated to reflect these changes. EPA has finalized a rulemaking that made several changes to the hazardous waste generator regulations.
