Hazardous Waste Generators SQG is a 23-minute online course that covers the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements for small quantity generators (SQGs) of hazardous waste as specified in 40 CFR 262.16. It is designed for employees who identify, handle, label, store, or ship hazardous waste at SQG facilities, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
The EPA's RCRA regulations under 40 CFR Part 262 establish a cradle-to-grave management system for hazardous waste that imposes specific obligations on generators based on the quantity they produce. Small quantity generators (SQGs) - facilities that generate between 100 and 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste per month - must comply with requirements for waste identification, container management, labeling, accumulation time limits, manifest preparation, and emergency procedures. Failure to comply with RCRA hazardous waste regulations can result in civil penalties of up to $93,058 per day of violation as of 2025, with criminal penalties reaching $50,000 per day and imprisonment for knowing violations. Training deficiencies are among the most common violations cited during EPA inspections.
This course trains your employees on the specific RCRA requirements that apply to small quantity generator operations. Your team will learn how to properly identify hazardous waste, manage containers and storage areas, apply correct labeling and marking, and prepare shipments for off-site transport. The training also covers satellite accumulation rules, the 180-day accumulation limit for SQGs, and the emergency preparedness and response procedures your facility must have in place to protect workers and the environment.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) establishes the federal framework for hazardous waste management, with generator requirements codified in 40 CFR Part 262. Small quantity generators (SQGs) are facilities that generate between 100 and 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste per calendar month, or up to 1 kilogram of acutely hazardous waste. SQG requirements are found primarily in 40 CFR 262.16, which permits on-site accumulation for up to 180 days (or 270 days if waste must be transported more than 200 miles) without a storage permit, provided all conditions for exemption are met. The EPA requires SQG personnel to be thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency response procedures relevant to their job duties. As of January 2025, RCRA civil penalties can reach $93,058 per day of violation. Criminal penalties for knowing violations include fines of up to $50,000 per day and up to five years imprisonment. Failure to provide required training is one of the most frequently cited violations during EPA inspections, and generators should also check with their state regulatory agency, as many states impose additional requirements beyond the federal baseline.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.