RCRA-Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

This comprehensive course provides in-depth training on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), covering hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, and best practices for on-site and off-site waste handling. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to ensure compliance with EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations while protecting the environment and workplace safety.

• Regulatory history and structure of RCRA regulations
• Overview of the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and state environmental agencies
• Integration with DOT, OSHA, and other EPA programs
• Definitions of solid and hazardous waste
• Categories of hazardous waste: listed, characteristic, and exclusions/exemptions
• Special waste types: used oil, universal waste, and mercury-containing lights
• Definitions of Large Quantity Generators (LQG), Small Quantity Generators (SQG), and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG)
• Determining generator status and counting hazardous waste
• EPA identification numbers and permits for treatment, storage, and disposal
• Accumulation and satellite accumulation area requirements
• Container and tank management, preparedness, and contingency planning
• Recordkeeping, reporting, and spill response
• RCRA, DOT, and OSHA training requirements
• Enforcement protocols and compliance strategies
• Hazardous waste manifests and proper shipping names
• Transportation, marking, labeling, and placarding requirements
• Management of used oil, universal waste, and mercury-containing lamps
• Regulatory requirements for mixtures, filters, and specifications
• LDR determination for wastewaters and non-wastewaters
• Universal treatment standards and notification/certification requirements

Certificate of Completion in RCRA Hazardous Waste Management

EPA 40 CFR 260-279 (RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations)DOT 49 CFR 172 Subpart H (Hazardous Materials Training)OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response - HAZWOPER)

This course is ideal for hazardous waste generators, environmental compliance professionals, and facility staff responsible for waste management.Emphasis is placed on compliance with federal and state regulations, proper waste handling, and minimizing environmental impact.