Land Protection Branch

Hazardous Waste Generators Compliance Guidance

The Hazardous Waste Compliance Program is responsible for inspecting facilities that generate hazardous waste to check for compliance with the rules and regulations.  The following are some useful websites that can assist you in developing a hazardous waste compliance program:

Compliance Guidance Links:

EPA Guidelines on Hazardous Waste Compliance

http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/index.htm

Electronice Recycling (E-Scrap)

http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/index.htm

Universal Waste

http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastetypes/universal/laws.htm

Used Oil

http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/usedoil/index.htm

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=3b91993e812d309213273a1fe5a&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40cfrv25_02.tpl

Other Resources:

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Sustainability Division

http://www.gasustainability.org/documents/escrap_home.html

EPD Small Business Environmental Assistance Program

http://www.gasmallbiz.org

RCRA In Focus - EPA series of publications aimed at small businesses outlining RCRA regulations for specific industry sectors.
http://www.epa.gov/waste/inforesources/pubs/infocus/index.htm

If you have any questions in other areas, please contact the Hazardous Waste Compliance Program at 404/657-8831.