Hazardous Waste: Large Quantity Generators (LQG) is a 24-minute online course that covers the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements for large quantity generators of hazardous waste as specified in 40 CFR 262.17. It is designed for environmental, health, and safety personnel, facility managers, and waste handlers at LQG facilities, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Large quantity generators of hazardous waste face the most rigorous regulatory requirements under RCRA, reflecting the greater volume and risk associated with their operations. LQG facilities - those generating 1,000 kilograms or more of hazardous waste per month - must comply with strict accumulation time limits, detailed contingency planning requirements, and comprehensive personnel training mandates. The EPA's penalty structure reflects the seriousness of these obligations: as of January 2025, civil penalties for RCRA violations can reach $93,058 per day of violation, and criminal penalties for knowing violations include fines of up to $50,000 per day and imprisonment. Training violations are consistently among the most common findings during EPA inspections of generator facilities.
This course provides your LQG personnel with the regulatory knowledge they need to manage hazardous waste safely and compliantly from the point of generation to final disposal. Your team will learn the cradle-to-grave management framework under RCRA, the critical 90-day accumulation rule, satellite and central accumulation area requirements, proper container management and labeling procedures, contingency plan development, and manifest preparation for off-site shipment. The training addresses the specific requirements of 40 CFR 262.17 and prepares your employees for the detailed compliance obligations that distinguish LQG operations from smaller generator categories.
Large quantity generators are regulated under 40 CFR 262.17, which permits on-site accumulation of hazardous waste for up to 90 days without a storage permit, provided all conditions for exemption are met. LQGs must designate an emergency coordinator, develop and maintain a written contingency plan that is coordinated with local fire departments and hospitals, and conduct weekly inspections of accumulation areas. Personnel training requirements under 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7) are the most detailed of any generator category: all hazardous waste personnel must complete initial training within six months of hire and annual refresher training thereafter. Training must include classroom instruction, online training, or on-the-job training that ensures personnel can respond to emergencies and perform their duties in compliance with RCRA. As of January 2025, civil penalties for RCRA violations can reach $93,058 per day. Criminal penalties for knowing violations include fines of up to $50,000 per day and five years imprisonment, while knowing endangerment carries up to $250,000 in fines and 15 years imprisonment for individuals. Training records must be maintained until facility closure and for three years beyond the last date of employment for each trained employee.
| 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.