The Washington State Department of Ecology allows businesses to treat their own dangerous waste on-site without a permit under certain conditions, a practice known as treatment by generator. This method can be a cost-effective and efficient way to manage hazardous waste, but it requires adherence to specific regulations and guidelines.
Treatment by generator is a process where businesses treat their own hazardous waste on-site, using approved methods to reduce the waste's hazardous characteristics. This approach can help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and minimize the risks associated with transporting hazardous materials.
The most common treatment methods allowed for treatment by generator include:
To use treatment by generator, businesses must follow specific requirements, which vary depending on their generator category:
Businesses treating hazardous waste on-site must develop a waste analysis plan to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Land Disposal Restriction standards. This plan must comply with 40 C.F.R. Part 268 and include procedures for analyzing waste characteristics.
For more information on treatment by generator, visit the following links:
If you need help with treatment by generator or have questions about hazardous waste management, contact a dangerous waste inspector in your region or visit the Washington State Department of Ecology website for more information.
