MANAGING HAZARDOUS WASTE AT YOUR BUSINESS
Hazardous waste produced by businesses must be handled with care. It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in a dumpster, pour it down drains, release it into the air, or take it to a landfill or transfer station. All businesses are required to follow these regulations, regardless of the amount of hazardous waste they generate. The quantity of waste a business produces or stores determines which federal rules apply.
Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month, less than 2.2 pounds of acutely hazardous waste per month, or less than 220 pounds of hazardous spill residue per month may qualify as a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG).
VERY SMALL QUANTITY GEBNERATOR PROGRAM
If you’re a business in our service area and generate hazardous materials, you may be eligible for the Very Small Quantity Generator Program (VSQG).
- Complete registration/certification form
- Check business eligibility
- Drop-Off appointments: call in to schedule your appointment to drop off your business waste
VSQG Eligibility
To qualify for our services, your business must fall under the EPA's Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG's) requirements.
• Produce under 220 lbs. of hazardous materials per month
• Store under 2,200 lbs of hazardous materials on site at one time
• Contains less than 2.2 lbs. of acutely hazardous materials at any time