Appliance Recycler Environmental Compliance Flashcards
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Which EPA certification is required for technicians who recover refrigerants from appliances containing more than 5 pounds of refrigerant?
Answer: Section 608 Type I, II, or Universal Technician Certification
EPA Section 608 requires technicians servicing or disposing of stationary refrigeration equipment to hold the appropriate Type I, II, or Universal certification.
A small appliance recycler generates 150 kg of hazardous waste per month. Under RCRA, this facility is classified as a:
Answer: Small Quantity Generator (SQG)
Facilities generating between 100 and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per calendar month are classified as Small Quantity Generators under RCRA.
What is the primary purpose of a waste determination under RCRA as it applies to appliance recycling?
Answer: To identify whether a material is a solid or hazardous waste before disposal
A waste determination establishes whether a discarded material meets the definition of solid and/or hazardous waste, dictating how it must be legally managed.
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), what concentration of PCBs in a capacitor triggers full TSCA disposal regulations?
Answer: ≥ 50 ppm
TSCA regulations at 40 CFR Part 761 define PCB items at ≥50 ppm, triggering specific disposal, storage, and marking requirements.
Which Best Management Practice (BMP) should an appliance recycler implement to minimize stormwater contamination from oil-bearing equipment?
Answer: Store all oil-bearing units indoors or under cover with secondary containment
Covered storage with secondary containment prevents rainfall from contacting oil-bearing appliances and carrying contaminants into stormwater runoff.
An appliance recycler exports scrap metal to a foreign buyer. Which regulation governs the export of hazardous waste components in that scrap?
Answer: RCRA export notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 262 Subpart H
Exporters of hazardous waste must comply with RCRA's export notification and consent requirements under 40 CFR Part 262 Subpart H.
What does the term 'legitimate recycling' mean under RCRA, and why does it matter for appliance recyclers?
Answer: Recycling that provides a useful purpose and manages hazardous constituents no worse than a virgin material analogue
RCRA's legitimate recycling standard ensures that recycling activities provide genuine environmental benefit and don't simply evade hazardous waste regulations.