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Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators

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Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) generate 100 kilograms or less per month of hazardous waste, or 1 kilogram or less per month of acutely hazardous waste. Requirements for CESQGs include (see also 40 CFR 261.5):

CESQGs must identify all the hazardous waste generated.
CESQGs may not accumulate more than 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste at any time.
CESQGs must ensure that hazardous waste is delivered to a person or facility who is authorized to manage it.

External Resources

Part 261.5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 261.5)
This Web site provides the federal standards for CESQGs of hazardous wastes.

Environment, Health and Safety Online - Summary of Requirements for CESQGs
This Web site summarizes requirements for CESQGs.

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