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Waste Characterization Calculator

Determine RCRA hazardous waste status, generator category, and compliance requirements.

Inputs

Results

Hazardous Waste

1

Generator Status (1=VSQG,2=SQG,3=LQG)

2

Characteristic Codes1
Max Storage Days270
Manifest Required1
Annual Reporting Required0
Contingency Plan Required1
Est. Monthly Disposal Cost$1,250.00
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Check each RCRA characteristic that applies: Ignitable (D001), Corrosive (D002), Reactive (D003), and Toxic (D004–D043).
  2. Select Listed Waste if the waste appears on any EPA list (0=Not listed, 1=F-list, 2=K-list, 3=P-list, 4=U-list).
  3. Enter Monthly Generation (lbs) — this determines your generator status (VSQG, SQG, or LQG) under 40 CFR Part 262.
  4. Review Hazardous Waste (1=yes/0=no) and Generator Status outputs to determine your regulatory tier.
  5. Check Max Storage Days to understand how long you may accumulate waste before requiring disposal.
  6. Use Manifest Required, Annual Reporting Required, and Est. Monthly Disposal Cost for compliance planning and budgeting.

What each input means

Ignitable (D001)
1 if flash point < 140°F or oxidizer, 0 otherwise.
Corrosive (D002)
1 if pH ≤ 2 or ≥ 12.5, 0 otherwise.
Reactive (D003)
1 if unstable, water-reactive, or capable of detonation, 0 otherwise.
Toxic (D004-D043)
1 if fails TCLP for listed contaminants, 0 otherwise.
Listed Waste
0=Not listed, 1=F-list, 2=K-list, 3=P-list, 4=U-list.
Monthly Generation (lbs)
Pounds of waste generated per month.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Ignitable (D001) = 0, Corrosive (D002) = 0, Reactive (D003) = 0, Toxic (D004-D043) = 1 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Hazardous Waste
    Hazardous Waste
    1 = 1
  3. Calculate Generator Status
    2 = 2
  4. Calculate Characteristic Codes
    Characteristic Codes
    1 = 1
  5. Calculate Max Storage Days
    Max Storage Days
    270 = 270

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