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Our mission is to provide the highest level of safety, and to protect public health and the environment./rorn toxic harm. Hazardous waste must be handled according to the requirements of the California Health & Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5, and the implementing regulations in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Division 4.5. For example, hazardous waste regulations do not allow the mixing of incompatible wastes (such as those which could produce heat or pressure, fire or explosion, violent reaction, flammable gasses, etc.), or placing wastes into incompatible containers (for example those that may cause corrosion) (Cal. Code Regs., title 22, §§ 66265.177 and 66265.172, respectively), or contamination of used oil (Health and Safety Code § 25250.7). Additionally, there are specific regulations governing containers that hold hazardous waste that must be followed (Cal. Code Regs., title 22, §§ 66265.170 through 66265.178). Should the hazardous waste be released into the environment from being mishandled anywhere along the way, from generation to disposal, all who handled them are liable for the costs of cleanup, as well as penalties. Options for managing materials and hazardous wastes DTSC offers the following options for handling materials and wastes found in foreclosed homes. Because local household hazardous waste collection facilities operate differently, and because specific situations will vary, DTSC suggests that you contact the local city or county directly to determine if other options are available (such as curbside programs). Option 1- Use the materials for their intended purpose. Many of the common household chemicals left by prior property owners may still be usable for their intended purpose. There could be opportunities through partnerships with local charities, or other businesses, that will make use of some of the materials. Any material that is used by others for its intended purpose does not constitute a waste. This option will generally be much more cost effective than managing the materials as wastes. However, materials may not be accumulated or stored in lieu of disposal. (Health and Safety Code § 25143.2(b)(2)). Option 2 — Qualifying as a CESQG In some cases, businesses may qualify to be a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG). You may qualify to be a CESQG if you generate no more than 100 kilograms of hazardous waste, or 1 kilogram of extremely hazardous waste, in a calendar month, at each site (Health and Safety Code § 25218.1, 40 C.F.R. § 261.5). Although an EPA ID number is still required, CESQGs may self -transport hazardous waste to a nearby household hazardous waste collection facility without being a registered hazardous waste transporter, or using a hazardous waste manifest, as long the household hazardous waste facility allows it (Health and Safety Code § 25163 (c) and (0). The total amount that can be transported cannot exceed 100 kilograms (approximately 27 gallons liquid or a total dry weight of 220 pounds), or 1 kilogram of extremely hazardous waste, per month (Health and Safety Code § 25218.5 (b)(1)(C)). A fee may be charged by the facility for any hazardous waste accepted from a CESQG (Health and Safety Code, § 25218.3(c)). Prior to each transport you must first contact the local household hazardous waste collection facility for any restrictions it may have in place, to verify acceptance of the waste, and identify weight limitations. 2 State of California In California, disposal of hazardous waste into the trash, a municipal landfill, down the drain, or at any other unauthorized point is illegal. The illegal disposal of hazardous waste is a crime and someone who illegally disposes of a hazardous waste may be subject to fines of up to $25,000 (per day, per incident) and/or imprisonment (Health & Saf. Code, §§ 25189 - 25196).