Moderate risk waste facility guidance

Moderate risk waste regulations

• Household hazardous wastes means any waste which exhibits any of the properties of dangerous wastes that is exempt from regulation under Chapter 70.105 RCW, Hazardous waste management, solely because the waste is generate by households. Household hazardous waste can also include other solid waste identified in the local hazardous waste management plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 70.105 RCW, Hazardous waste management.
• Conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) means a dangerous waste generator whose dangerous wastes are not subject to regulation under Chapter 70.105 RCW, Hazardous waste management, solely because the waste is generated or accumulated in quantities below the threshold for regulation and meets the conditions prescribed in WAC 173-303-070 (8)(b).

Regulatory guidance

• Frequently Asked Questions about Moderate-Risk Waste Collection Facilities; Implementation of WAC 173-350-360
• Used oil management guidance
• Used oil management fact sheet
• Managing waste batteries
• Managing lights and lamps

EPA guidance

• EPA regulatory guidance answering common moderate risk waste management questions.