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- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
- DTSC (Dept. of Toxic Substances Control)
- CalEPA (California Environmental Protection Agency)
Hazardous waste generators in California are required by federal and state regulations to submit a Biennial Hazardous Waste Report detailing waste streams and quantities handled at their facility. This comprehensive report must be submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) every two years. Meeting biennial reporting obligations can be an arduous process (the EPA estimates an average of 17 hours is needed for businesses to accurately prepare these complex hazardous waste reports), but it doesn’t have to be. Let CDMS Consulting’s experienced team prepare and submit your Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports for you. With CDMS, you can have your hazardous waste biennial reports prepared for less cost than it would take your team to complete them in-house, saving your staff time and ensuring regulatory compliance. Facilities that generated Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) waste exceeding 1000kg (2200 lbs.) in any calendar month of he qualifying year. These facilities are considered “Large Quantity Generators” (LQGs) There are some smaller thresholds for acutely (extremely) hazardous materials. LQGs are defined as follows: Generated in any single calendar month 1000 kg (2,200 lbs.) or more of RCRA hazardous waste; Generated in any single calendar month, or accumulated at any time, more than 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) of RCRA acute hazardous waste; and/or Generated in any single calendar month, or accumulated at any time, more than 100 kg (220 lbs.) of spill cleanup material contaminated with acute hazardous waste. CDMS will prepare and submit your Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports for you, which will include: What is the biennial hazardous waste report? Who must submit a biennial hazardous waste report? What reporting period does the biennial report cover? What information must be included in the report? When is the report due to EPA and the state? Can I submit the report electronically or on paper? What if I did not generate any hazardous waste during the reporting period? What if I miss the submission deadline? What are the penalties for not submitting the report? Do I need to keep records related to the biennial report? What if there are errors on my submitted report? What changes require a new biennial report amendment? Are small quantity generators exempt from submitting the report? Can someone prepare and submit the report on my company’s behalf? Does each facility need to submit a separate biennial report? Do I need to report on Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) hazardous waste? Are training records required for personnel preparing the report?
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A report submitted by hazardous waste generators every 2 years detailing waste streams & quantities.
Generators producing over 1000 kg (2,200 lbs.) of hazardous waste per month or over 1 kg of acute hazardous waste.
It covers waste activity for the previous odd-numbered year (e.g. 2021 for the 2023 report).
EPA ID number, generator status, waste streams, quantities, management methods, etc.
March 1st on even-numbered years (e.g. March 1, 2024 for the 2023 report).
The report must be submitted electronically through EPA’s RCRAInfo system.
You must still check the non-generator box on the report and submit it.
There is a 60-day grace period with increased penalties. After 120 days, you are in violation.
Violators can face steep fines up to $25,000 per day and permit restrictions.
Yes, detailed generator records substantiating your report must be kept for 3 years.
You must submit a revised report if you identify any omissions or errors.
Changes in generator status, additions of hazardous waste streams, etc.
No, the requirement applies regardless of generator status.
Yes, you can have a consultant or third party prepare and submit the report for you. Please Contact Us to get support or request a Biennial Hazardous Waste Reporting. Our skilled team of EH&S specialists is ready to assist you.
Yes, each facility must submit a unique report covering that site’s waste activity.
No, conditionally exempt small quantity generator waste is exempt.
There are no specific training requirements, but accuracy is mandatory.