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Fact Sheet, December 2006 <br /> oxicS beta cf Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time <br /> Toxic Substances <br /> Control for Generators <br /> Preventing Regulatory Assistance Officer's Note: <br /> environmental This fact sheet was produced by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) <br /> Regulatory Assistance Officers to provide a simple overview for hazardous waste gen- <br /> damagefrom erators. Hazardous waste accumulation requirements are discussed in greater detail in <br /> the DTSC fact sheets Accumulating Hazardous Waste at Generator Sites and <br /> hazardouswaste,-'4'' Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements. We advise you to review these other re- <br /> and restoring sources as well. If you generate waste, you should consult with your Certified Unified <br /> Program Agency (CUPA). Finally, DTSC strongly encourages all businesses generat- <br /> contaminated ing hazardous waste to consider waste minimization, source reduction and pollution <br /> prevention. <br /> sdtesforaU How long can I accumulate hazardous waste in tanks or <br /> Californians. containers? <br /> The answer depends in part on the total amount of hazardous waste that you generate <br /> each month (Cal. Code Regs. Title 22, § 66262.34 : <br /> When does my accumulation clock begin? <br /> Hazardous Waste Generated Maximum Allowed Accumulation <br /> per Calendar Month Time <br /> Less than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 180 days or less, or 270 days or less if the <br /> pounds) (Federal term: "Small Quantity waste will be transported 200 miles or more <br /> Generator') for treatment, storage, or disposal. (Cal. <br /> Code Regs. title 22 § 66262.34(d)) <br /> The generator may not hold more than The quantity of waste held at one time may <br /> 1 kilogram of acutely or extremely haz- never exceed 6,000 kilograms (13,200 <br /> ardous waste for more than 180/270 pounds). Generator must meet the require- <br /> days. ments of 40 Code of Federal Regulations <br /> section 26234 subsections (d) (e) and (f). <br /> State of California <br /> 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) or more 90 days or less from the first date on which <br /> (Federal term: "Large Quantity Generator") any amount of hazardous waste begins to <br /> accumulate during that month. <br /> or (Cal. Code Regs. title 22, § 66262.34 sub- <br /> la 1 kilogram of acutely or extremely haz- section (b)(2)) The generator must also <br /> ardous waste comply with California Code of Regulations, <br /> California title 22, section 66262 34 subsections (a), <br /> Environmental c and <br /> Protection Agency <br />