ETC Hazardous Waste Management

Question 1

Under RCRA, a facility that generates 100 to 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month is classified as which type of generator?

Accepted Answer

Small Quantity Generator

Answer

Facilities generating 100–1,000 kg/month are classified as Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) under RCRA regulations.

Question 2

Which EPA characteristic makes a waste hazardous due to its ability to catch fire under standard conditions?

Accepted Answer

Ignitability

Answer

Ignitability is the RCRA characteristic applied to wastes that can readily catch fire, including liquids with a flash point below 60°C.

Question 3

What document must accompany hazardous waste shipments from a generator to a treatment, storage, or disposal facility (TSDF)?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Answer

The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is the legally required tracking document that travels with hazardous waste from point of generation to final disposal.

Question 4

What is the maximum on-site accumulation time for hazardous waste at a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) facility?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

LQGs are permitted to accumulate hazardous waste on-site for up to 90 days without a storage permit under RCRA.

Question 5

Which RCRA listed waste code category covers wastes from specific industries such as wood preserving and petroleum refining?

Accepted Answer

K-list

Answer

K-list wastes are source-specific hazardous wastes from particular industries such as petroleum refining, wood preservation, and inorganic pigment manufacturing.

ETC - Environmental Technician Certification Practice Test

ETC - Environmental Technician Certification Practice Test

ETC Hazardous Waste Management