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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 /> Small Quantity Generator <br /> (LQG) . (SQG) 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 O MAY 2015 <br /> t <br />