Episodic generation of dangerous waste

Step 1: Notify us through RCRAInfo

Submit a notification through RCRAInfo at least 30 days before your planned event, but we recommend 60 days to ensure the entire review process can be completed in time.

NOTE: If we receive your notification less than 30 days before the proposed start date, we will change your start date to meet the minimum 30-calendar day requirement and end date.

Step 2: Wait for approval

Your planned episodic event must be approved by Ecology. DO NOT proceed with a planned episodic event until you receive an email approval. Once we've reviewed your request:

• You will receive an email from RCRAInfo notifying you we have approved or denied your request.
• Take note of the beginning and end dates as these may be different from your original request.

Step 1: Contact us within 72 hours

• Email or fax your regional Ecology contact within 72 hours of your event.
  In the event of a natural disaster, notify us within 72 hours of your waste determination.
• Report a spill as soon as possible (if necessary).

Step 2: Submit a notification within 30 days

Submit a notification through RCRAInfo within 30 days of the date you contacted us (step 1). Follow the instructions in the RCRAInfo reporting guide (Item 13, Episodic Generation).

Step 3: We will respond to you

Once we review, you will receive an email from RCRAInfo confirming your notification has been accepted. We may reach out if additional information is needed.

You can make changes or cancel an event, as long as:

• No dangerous waste has been generated.
• Your event’s end date hasn’t passed.

No changes or cancelations are allowed if your event end date passes.

To change or cancel your event, email us and include your:

• EPA/State ID number
• Reason for changing or canceling your event

You may have one episodic event per year.

A second episodic event may be possible if the event is of the opposite type. For instance, if the first episodic event was planned, the second one must be unplanned.

For a second event, follow the notification requirements and provide the following information in the comment section of your RCRAInfo notification:

• How you plan to manage the dangerous waste in this event.
• Information about your previous episodic event, including the type of event (planned or unplanned), nature of the event (what happened), and how you complied with all requirements of that event.

Yes. The Statewide Environmental Incident Report Form (ERTS) does not substitute for notification requirements outlined on this page or the Dangerous Waste Regulations (WAC 173-303-173(3)(b) and WAC 173-303-173(4)(b)).

Yes, but only if you are accumulating episodic dangerous waste in tanks. Tanks must be inspected at least once each operating day to ensure all discharge control equipment is in good working order. This includes checking:

• Waste feed cutoff systems.
• Bypass systems.
• Drainage systems.

Daily tank inspections must also ensure the tank is operated according to its design by reviewing the data gathered from monitoring equipment such as pressure and temperature gauges from the inspection.

We recommend using the Medium Quantity Generator Tank Inspection Log to document your inspections.

No. All reporting must be submitted online through EPA’s reporting platform, RCRAInfo. We no longer accept paper forms. This includes reports and all notification types.