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Regulations » Solid & Hazardous Wastes
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Any business that generates or accumulates used antifreeze |
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Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal
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Airport Deicing Rule
Hazardous Waste
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Any facility where demolition and renovation operations involve processing, handling, or disposing of asbestos-containg material |
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Rules cover exposure limits, work practices, and documentation |
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Any facility that collects or stores spent batteries |
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Batteries are hazardous wastes, but can be handled according to special rules intended to make them easier to recycle. Batteries must not be leaking, must be marked as waste, and must not be accumulated indefinitely. |
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Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste |
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Any facility that generates or accumulates brake fluid |
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Facilities must store and transport brake fluid according to specific regulations to avoid falling under more stringent hazardous waste regulations
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Hazardous Waste
Oil, Used
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Any facility that stores waste in dumpsters for removal |
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Facilities should verify that hazardous or otherwise regulated wastes are handled separately from general trash
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Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste
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The basic federal lawregulaitng pesticide labeling, use, and disposal |
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Anyone who uses or disposes of pesticides must follow requirements as specified by the labeling on the product |
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Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste
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Businesses that use hazardous chemicals at maintenance facilities, terminals, warehouses, etc. |
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Employers that use hazardous chemicals in their facilities must have a program to ensure that information on risks associated with the chemicals, obtained from the chemical manufacturers, is communicated to anyone in the workplace who may be affected by the chemicals. |
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Anyone who generates more than 100 kilograms per month of hazardous waste, or more than 1 kilogram per month of certain acutely hazardous wastes. (These limits may be lower in some states.) |
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Registration with EPA as a hazardous waste generator; compliance with rules for storage and disposal of wastes; for large quantities, reporting of quantities generated to EPA every two years
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Universal Waste
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Anyone who generates more than 100 kilograms per month of waste that may potentially be classified as a "hazardous waste" under federal or state law. (May also apply to as little as 1 kilogram per month for certain "acutely hazardous wastes.") |
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Businesses are required to determine whether their wastes should be classified as "hazardous" under the regulations. Incorrect classification is a major factor contributing to violations and fines in the transportation sector. |
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Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste
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Any discharge of locomotive coolant falls under the rules that apply to the discharge of any industrial wastewater.
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Wastewater discharged from locomotive cooling systems must be hauled to an appropriate treatment facility, or a permit must be obtained, either from local authorities to discharge to a municipal sewer system, or from the EPA to discharge directly to the environment.
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Clean Water Act (CWA) |
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Any facility that carries out machining operations
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Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal
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Hazardous Waste
Cleaning, Solvent
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Any business that generates or accumulates used oil filters |
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Facilities must drain used filters and follow specific rules (which may vary from state to state) to avoid having to manage used oil filters under more stringent hazardous waste regulations
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Hazardous Waste
Oil, Used
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Any facility that owns and/or operates electrical equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in concentrations above a specified limit |
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Equipment still in service must be inspected quarterly for leaks; out of service equipment cannot be sold, and cannot be stored for more than 30 days, but must be disposed of according to EPA regulations
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Hazardous Waste |
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Any facility that generates any of a wide variety of solid wastes, including corrugated cardboard and wooden pallets |
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Recycling is generally voluntary (except in a few cities), but can be beneficial economically and can contribute to a positive public perception |
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Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste Determination
Universal Waste |
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The basic federal law regulating solid and hazardous waste disposal |
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Facilities must determine whether their waste is classified as "hazardous" according to federal and state regulations, and if so must handle and dispose of it accordingly |
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Hazardous Waste
Universal Waste |
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All businesses, such as truck maintenance facilities, that accumulate waste tires |
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Waste tire storage and disposal requirements are regulated at the state and local level, and may differ from one location to another. The full text contains a state-by-state summary of regulations. |
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Any facility that stores or disposes of brake, transmission, or power steering fluids |
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These fluids are regulated like used oil |
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Oil, Used |
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