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Hazardous WasteCalifornia

Hazardous Waste Control Law (CUPA Requirements)

Summary

Requires small businesses that generate hazardous waste (e.g., auto shops, dry cleaners) to register with a CUPA, obtain an ID number, and follow strict storage and labeling rules.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Small Quantity Generators (SQG) may store waste for up to 180 days without a storage permit.
  • 02.
    Right to treat certain 'low risk' waste on-site under tiered permitting without a full TSDF permit.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines ranging from $1,000 to $70,000 per day for illegal disposal or improper labeling.

Verified Citations

HSC Division 20, Chapter 6.5

Source
"Any person who generates a hazardous waste shall identify and classify that waste and manage it in accordance with this chapter."