StrongPak™ provides a regulatory compliant hazardous waste disposal solution that can be applied consistently across your entire store and distribution center network.
Retail Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
Products deemed unsaleable at a retail establishment should be kept segregated from saleable merchandise. Each unsaleable item should then be identified as either returnable to the manufacturer, resold, able to be reused via donation, or as waste. When identified as waste, the item must be further classified as hazardous, regulated or non-hazardous, in compliance with EPA, DOT and DEA regulations.
State and local government entities may place further restrictions on the disposal of retail waste. StrongPak provides access to the knowledge and expertise needed to successfully comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
The amount of hazardous waste generated at each retail location will place the retail establishment into one of three EPA hazardous waste generator categories, each carrying its own set of regulations (see below). In addition, each state and local government entity may place further restrictions on the disposal of items generated by retailers and distributors. Since these determinations have significant consequences, it is best to have StrongPak's trained waste management technicians identify and segregate your potentially hazardous wastes.
Select "Retail Hazardous Waste - Categories" below to learn more about potentially hazardous retail products.
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RCRA Compliance for Retailers
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StrongPak Scope of Services
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Retail Hazardous Waste - Categories
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A waste generator can fall under one of these three categories:
CESQG (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator)
• Generate 100 kilograms (220 lbs) or less per month of hazardous waste, or one kilogram (2.2 lbs) or less per month of acutely hazardous waste.
• Must comply with all EPA guidelines for the proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Are generally exempt from most hazardous waste reporting regulations.
• May not accumulate more than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lbs) of hazardous waste at any time.
• Must ensure that hazardous waste is delivered to a person or facility who is authorized to manage it.
• Must comply with all local and state regulations.
SQG (Small Quantity Generator)
• Generate more than 100 kilograms (220 lbs), but less than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lbs), per month of hazardous waste, or one kilogram (2.2 lbs) or less per month of acutely hazardous waste.
• The quantity of hazardous on site waste must never exceed 6,000 kilograms.
• Must comply with all EPA guidelines for the proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Must obtain and use an EPA identification number and comply with EPA reporting guidelines.
• There must always be at least one employee available to respond to an emergency. This employee is the emergency coordinator responsible for coordinating all emergency response measures. SQGs are not required to have detailed, written contingency plans.
• May accumulate hazardous waste on site for 180 days without a permit (or 270 days if shipping a distance greater than 200 miles).
• Must comply with all local and state regulations.
LQG (Large Quantity Generator)
LQGs generate more than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lbs) of hazardous waste per month or more than 1 kilogram (2.2 lbs) per month of acutely hazardous waste. Since most retail establishments will not fall into this category, the specific guidelines are not discussed here. Please see EPA.Gov for more details on LQG status.