Hazardous Waste

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The purpose of this program is protection of public health and the environment from exposure to hazardous wastes by regulation of the businesses and industries that generate hazardous waste. This is accomplished through a comprehensive program of inspection, chemical emergency response, surveillance, complaint investigation, and assistance to industry, enforcement and public education.

EPA ID Number:  Facilities that generate hazardous waste are required to obtain a permanent EPA identification number.   Most facilities will require the State number.  To obtain the application click here:

         https://dtsc.ca.gov/apply-for-hazardous-waste-epa-id-number/

Hazardous Waste Generator Fact Sheet:

         https://dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous-waste-generator-requirements-fact-sheet/

Accumulation time limits:  There are specific time limits for the accumulation of hazardous waste.  Click the link below for a table of accumulation time limits:

         https://dtsc.ca.gov/accumulating-hazardous-wastes-at-generator-sites/#ta...