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Most grocery facilities are classified as Small Quantity Generator (SQG), <br /> and distribution centers will likely be classified as Large Quantity Generator <br /> (LQG). Note,in California, the requirements for conditionally exempt small <br /> quantity generators are the same as for small quantity generators. As a <br /> result, grocery stores and distribution centers cannot claim an exemption <br /> from classification and from the hazardous waste requirements. <br /> Table 3.1 Hazardous Waste Generator Classification <br /> Large Quantity Generator Small Quantity Generator Conditionally Exempt <br /> (LQG) (SQG) Small Quantity Generator <br /> (CESQG) <br /> Generates: Generates: Generates: <br /> - 1,000 kg(2,200 pounds)or - More than 100 kg(220 Up to 100 kg of hazardous <br /> more of hazardous waste a pounds)but less than waste a month;up to a <br /> month,or 1,000 kg of hazardous total of 1 kg of acute <br /> - more than 1 kg(2.2 waste a month;or hazardous waste a month; <br /> Waste pounds)of acutely - up to 1 kg of acutely up to 100 kg of any <br /> Volumes hazardous waste a month. hazardous waste a residue;or <br /> month. - Contaminated soil,waste, <br /> or debris from the cleanup <br /> of a spill,onto land or <br /> water,of acutely <br /> hazardous waste a month. <br /> Why are the different categories important? <br /> For each of the facility categories,the requirements for managing hazardous <br /> waste are different (for example, labeling of waste containers, how long <br /> waste can be accumulated at the facility,how waste must be stored,weekly <br /> inspections, hazardous waste manifest reporting and recordkeeping. <br /> It is important that the store understands the distinction between the facility <br /> categories because SQGs and LQGs are subject to different standards. <br /> While most grocery facilities operate under the SQG status,this status could <br /> quickly change from SQG to LQG if the facility generates 1,000 kg or more of <br /> hazardous waste in a given month. <br /> CGA S MAY 2015 <br />