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Fluid & Hazardous Waste Management Flashcards

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  1. Under EPA regulations, used oil that has been mixed with a listed hazardous waste is classified as:

    Answer: A listed hazardous waste itself

    When used oil is mixed with a listed hazardous waste, it becomes a listed hazardous waste and must be managed accordingly.

  2. What is the maximum container size typically allowed for storing used oil at an automotive recycling facility before requiring a permit?

    Answer: There is no maximum without a permit

    Used oil generators may store any quantity in tanks or containers without a permit, as long as storage meets EPA used oil management standards.

  3. Which of the following best describes 'generator accumulation time' for small quantity generators of hazardous waste?

    Answer: 180 days

    Small quantity generators may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for up to 180 days without a storage permit.

  4. Refrigerant recovered from vehicle air conditioning systems must be handled by:

    Answer: EPA Section 609 certified technicians only

    EPA Section 609 of the Clean Air Act requires technicians who service or dispose of motor vehicle air conditioners to be certified.

  5. What is the primary concern when mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles are not properly removed before crushing?

    Answer: Mercury contamination of scrap metal and the environment

    Mercury switches, if not removed, release mercury during shredding or crushing, contaminating scrap metal and posing environmental hazards.

  6. Under RCRA, which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of hazardous waste?

    Answer: Radioactivity

    RCRA defines four characteristics of hazardous waste: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity — radioactivity is regulated under separate nuclear laws.

  7. When draining coolant from end-of-life vehicles, used antifreeze that shows no contamination with hazardous substances is typically classified as:

    Answer: Non-hazardous recyclable material

    Uncontaminated used antifreeze is generally considered a non-hazardous recyclable material and can be reclaimed or recycled.