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Hazardous Wastes & Nonhazardous WastesHazardous WasteLarge Quantity Generators (LQG) of hazardous waste must comply with many requirements. Notably: - Submittal of Generator Hazardous Waste Report ( an annual requirement in Illinois and Wisconsin)
- Have a Contingency Plan for Hazardous Wastes,
- Have written job descriptions for hazardous waste handlers,
- Maintain inspection records for hazardous waste storage areas,
- Perform annual training for hazardous waste handlers
If you are not sure if you will be a Large Quantity Generator for the year, I suggest you send us your past 12 months of hazardous waste manifests to review your status.
If a company has a tank for hazardous wastes, there are rigorous requirements that need expert assistance and certification by a licensed Professional Engineer.
Our staff has considerable experience with helping clients to comply with all of these waste requirements. The U.S. EPA vigorously enforces these rules, and assesses fines that can reach several hundred thousand dollars. If you are inspected by the U.S. EPA, we can help you achieve compliance quickly and satisfy their information requests. Prompt action on your part can reduce the final enforcement and amount of the fine. We often see cases where the company thought they could handle the information requests, but they actually made the situation worse. We will also advise you if the possible enforcement is significant and if you should also retain an environmental attorney.
Nonhazardous WasteIn Illinois there are unique regulations covering Special Wastes, that pretty much covers all nonhazardous waste materials from industrial operations. Because Admiral Environmental Services focuses on Illinois regulations, we can help you comply with these Special Waste rules.
One of the special waste requirements is the submittal of an Annual Nonhazardous Waste Report. This report is required if your facility sent nonhazardous waste out of the state of Illinois at any time the previous reporting year. This report is due February 1.
Chicago also requires an annual waste report called the Chicago Liquid Waste Annual Fee. If your facility is located in Chicago and disposed of any liquid wastes (hazardous or nonhazardous) then you are required to pay a fee based on the amount sent out. This report is due January 31. The following are the forms for Illinois EPA waste reports: |
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