Hazardous waste that is improperly managed poses a serious threat to human health and the environment, including wildlife. In addition, violations can cost businesses thousands of dollars, and cleanup efforts may cost them millions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazwaste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). According to the EPA’s website, this act “created the framework for America’s hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs.”

This online RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training course is designed to guide hazwaste generators through federal hazardous waste management regulations. Specifically, it covers waste identification, generator category determination, waste management, waste preparation for transport, and emergency planning.

After completing this course, users should have an understanding of:

• Identifying solid wastes, listed hazardous wastes, and characteristic wastes
• Determining their generator category and the procedure for obtaining an EPA ID Number
• Describing how to prepare and ship hazwaste
• Discussing how to plan for emergencies

This online RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training course covers the following topics:

• Waste Identification
• Hazardous Waste
• Characteristic Waste
• Generator Categories
• Volume of Hazwaste
• Obtaining an EPA ID Number
• Managing Hazardous Waste
• Central & Satellite Accumulation Areas
• Container Management
• Waste Treatment & Land Disposal
• Shipping Hazardous Waste
• Hazardous Materials Regulations
• Hazwaste Manifest
• Emergency Preparedness & Response

Approximately 50 minutes

A mark of 80% must be achieved to pass this course. The course can be taken three times to achieve the pass mark.

Upon successful completion of this online course, users can download and print a certificate of completion.