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Fact Sheet, December 2006 <br /> DeparoxicS Substament nces <br /> Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time <br /> Toxic Substances <br /> Control for Generators <br /> Preventing I <br /> Regulatory Assistance Officers Note: <br /> environmental This fact sheet was produced by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) <br /> damage from Regulatory Assistance Officers to provide a simple overview for hazardous waste gen- <br /> erators. Hazardous waste accumulation requirements are discussed in greater detail in <br /> hazardous w the DTSC fact sheets Accumulating Hazardous Waste at Generator Sites and <br /> 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 mg hazardous waste to consider waste minimization, source reduction and pollution <br /> prevention. <br /> sitesforaU 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 /> a: 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 /> or accumulate during that month. <br /> (Cal. Code Regs. title 22, § 66262.34 sub- <br /> 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 Agen A I I <br />