Identification of Hazardous Waste

Hazard labels

Characteristic Hazardous Waste

A material is also considered a hazardous waste if it meets certain characteristics. The characteristics include the following:

Two methods can be used to determine if the waste exhibits hazardous "characteristics". These include (1) testing or (2) applying "generator knowledge". Testing must be done following strict regulatory protocols established by the GA EPD or EPA. Generator knowledge involves applying an understanding of the hazardous nature or characteristics of the waste based on the materials or processes used to generate the waste.