EPA Exclusions from Hazardous Waste

These flashcards encompass key exclusions from hazardous waste regulations as outlined by the EPA.

What type of waste is excluded as household hazardous waste by the EPA?

Household hazardous waste is excluded, along with agricultural waste returned to the ground as fertilizer.

What does the EPA exclude from hazardous waste regarding mining?

Mining overburden that is replaced is excluded from being classified as hazardous waste.

Which form of chromium is not considered hazardous waste by the EPA?

Trivalent chromium (Cr3+) is not recognized as hazardous, unlike hexavalent chromium (Cr6+).

What are Bevill and Bentson wastes according to the EPA?

Bevill wastes include fossil fuel combustion, mining, and mineral processing wastes; Bentson wastes include oil, gas, and geothermal exploration wastes, both considered low hazard.

What types of utility waste are excluded by the EPA?

Large-volume coal-fired utility wastes, such as fly ash and bottom ash, are excluded from the definition of hazardous waste.

What is the regulatory status of discarded arsenically treated wood?

This wood is excluded from hazardous waste regulations once used, despite exhibiting certain toxic characteristics.

What defines the management of contaminated media and debris at UST cleanup sites?

These materials are excluded from hazardous waste if they exhibit toxic characteristics due to leaking USTs.

What is the status of spent CFC refrigerants under EPA regulations?

Recycled CFCs are excluded from hazardous waste to promote recycling, while venting used CFCs to the atmosphere is discouraged.

What conditions allow used oil filters to be exempted from hazardous waste regulations?

Used oil filters are exempt if properly drained to remove used oil.

What are distillation bottoms in relation to used oil recycling?

Distillation bottoms are excluded from hazardous waste when used as ingredients in asphalt materials.

How are solvent-contaminated wipes managed under EPA regulations?

They are conditionally excluded from hazardous waste if managed in closed containers, labeled, and not accumulated for over 180 days.

What is the exemption status of hazardous waste units under EPA regulations?

Hazardous waste units are exempt from Subtitle C regulation while waste remains in those units.

What is the exemption for samples collected for hazardous waste determination?

Samples less than one gallon collected to determine waste characteristics are exempt from Subtitle C regulation.