Large Quantity Generators

Large Quantity Generators (LQG) generate 1,000 kilograms per month or more of hazardous waste, or more than 1 kilogram per month of acutely hazardous waste. Requirements for LQGs include: Photo of drums containing corrosive wastes.

LQGs may only accumulate waste on site for 90 days. Certain exceptions apply.
LQGs do not have a limit on the amount of hazardous waste accumulated on site.
There must always be at least one employee available to respond to an emergency. This employee is the emergency coordinator responsible for coordinating all emergency response measures. LQGs must have detailed, written contingency plans for handling emergencies.
LQGs must submit a biennial hazardous waste report.

Large Quantity Generators

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