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Hazardous Waste: Large Quantity Generators (LQG) Training Course

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Master EPA RCRA standards for LQGs to prevent spills, ensure 90-day compliance, and protect your facility and community.

14 minutes   |   SKU: AT250    |    Language(s): EN / ES / FR    |    Produced 2026

SKU:

AT250

Language(s):

EN / ES / FR

Updated:

2026

Length

14 minutes

Training Objectives

Classify LQG status based on monthly waste generation thresholds
Apply EPA labeling and "closed container" standards for compliance
Manage Satellite Accumulation Areas within 55-gallon volume limits
Implement a written Contingency Plan and emergency response actions
Navigate the hazardous waste manifest system for off-site shipments
Execute mandatory weekly inspections of Central Accumulation Areas

Course Overview

In the complex landscape of industrial operations, managing hazardous waste is more than a logistical necessity—it is a critical safety mandate. Whether you are operating in manufacturing, maintenance, or high-tech laboratories, the materials that fuel your production can pose significant risks to your team and the environment if handled incorrectly. This course is specifically built for facilities that meet the Large Quantity Generator (LQG) threshold, where the volume of waste demands a higher level of regulatory rigor.

Grounded in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, this training provides the legal and practical framework for "cradle-to-grave" waste management. You will move beyond basic awareness to master the technical requirements of 40 CFR Part 262, including the strict 90-day on-site accumulation limit. We dive deep into the daily essentials: ensuring containers are compatible with their contents, mastering the nuances of "closed container" rules, and applying precise labeling that communicates flammability, corrosivity, or toxicity at a glance.

A major focus of this training is the management of Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs) versus Central Accumulation Areas (CAAs). You will learn how to maintain control at the point of generation while respecting the 55-gallon limit for hazardous waste and the 1-quart limit for acutely hazardous materials. We also prepare you for the "worst-case scenario" by outlining the components of a robust Contingency Plan, from appointing an Emergency Coordinator to coordinating with local fire departments and hospitals.

The journey concludes with the final hand-off: the Hazardous Waste Manifest. You will learn to track your waste from the moment it leaves your dock until it reaches a permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF), ensuring your facility remains compliant and your environmental footprint is minimized. This training is essential for environmental health and safety (EHS) personnel, facility managers, and any waste handlers who serve as the first line of defense in hazardous waste compliance.

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.

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What exactly qualifies a facility as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG)?


A facility is an LQG if it generates 1,000 kilograms (approx. 2,200 lbs) or more of hazardous waste, or more than 1 kilogram of acutely hazardous waste, in any single calendar month.


How long can an LQG store hazardous waste on-site before it must be shipped?


LQGs can accumulate hazardous waste in a Central Accumulation Area for up to 90 days without a permit.


What are the specific labeling requirements for hazardous waste containers?


Containers must be marked with the words “Hazardous Waste” and an indication of the hazards (e.g., "Flammable" or "Toxic"). Once moved to a CAA, they must also include the accumulation start date.


What happens if a Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA) exceeds the 55-gallon limit?


Once the 55-gallon limit (or 1 quart of acutely hazardous waste) is reached, the generator has three days to date the container and move it to the Central Accumulation Area.


How often must employees at an LQG facility receive RCRA training?


Personnel must complete initial training within six months of hire or being assigned to waste duties and must participate in an annual review thereafter.


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