Under RCRA, the generator classification for a facility that generates 700 gal/month and stores waste onsite for six months is:

Under RCRA, the generator classification for a facility that generates 700 gal/month and stores waste onsite for six months is:

• A. Conditionally exempt, small quantity generator, in compliance with regulation
• B. Small quantity generator, not in compliance
• C. Large generator, in compliance
• D. Large generator, not in compliance

Answer: (D)

Under RCRA, generator size is based on how much hazardous waste is generated each month. The threshold for a Large Quantity Generator is more than 1,000 kilograms per month. Generating 700 gallons per month translates to roughly 2,600 kilograms per month (assuming waste density similar to water), which clearly puts the facility in the large generator category. Separately, there are storage time limits: an LQG may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for up to 90 days without treatment or a permit. Storing waste for six months far exceeds this limit, so the on-site storage would not be in compliance. So the facility is a Large Quantity Generator not in compliance.

Under RCRA, generator size is based on how much hazardous waste is generated each month. The threshold for a Large Quantity Generator is more than 1,000 kilograms per month. Generating 700 gallons per month translates to roughly 2,600 kilograms per month (assuming waste density similar to water), which clearly puts the facility in the large generator category.

Separately, there are storage time limits: an LQG may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for up to 90 days without treatment or a permit. Storing waste for six months far exceeds this limit, so the on-site storage would not be in compliance.

So the facility is a Large Quantity Generator not in compliance.