Hazardous Waste Disposal
When contracting for hazardous waste disposal services, it is critical for USG institutions to contract with reputable, qualified and permitted vendors for hazardous waste packaging, transportation and disposal services. As the generator, the institution is responsible for the waste even after it has been taken to the final disposal location. USG institutions in the CESQG or SQG category should generally arrange for hazardous waste pick-up and disposal services at least twice a year since the maximum allowable storage time for full containers is 180 days (while mandatory for SQGs, this is a recommended practice for CESQGs). LQGs will need to arrange for more frequent pick-up and disposal services (perhaps monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly).