Hazardous Waste Management Checklist Template

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This Template was installed 3 times.

Hazardous Waste Identification & Characterization

1 of 10

Determine if materials are hazardous wastes based on regulatory definitions and waste codes.

Describe the process for determining if a waste is hazardous.

Does the waste exhibit a characteristic (Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity, Toxicity)?

pH Value (if applicable for corrosivity)

What EPA Waste Codes apply to this waste?

Attach Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the material.

Is the waste a listed waste?

Waste Accumulation & Storage

2 of 10

Verify proper container labeling, storage area requirements, and accumulation time limits.

Accumulation Time Limit (Days)

Container Condition

Container Labeling Requirements Met?

Date Container First Filled

Notes on Storage Area Condition (e.g., secondary containment)

Secondary Containment Present?

Photo of Waste Storage Area

Waste Manifesting & Transportation

3 of 10

Ensure accurate manifest documentation, compliant transportation procedures, and permitted transporters are used.

Manifest Number

Manifest Date

Generator Status

Generator Name

Transporter Name

TSD (Treatment, Storage, Disposal) Facility Name

Hazardous Waste Codes (EPA)

Quantity (Units)

Unit of Measure

Emergency Preparedness & Response

4 of 10

Check for spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plans, emergency contact information, and spill response equipment.

Briefly describe the facility’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

Number of spill kits available.

Attach copy of SPCC Plan (if applicable).

What type of spill response equipment is available?

Date of last emergency drill.

Summary of findings and corrective actions from the last emergency drill.

Is emergency contact information readily accessible?

Training & Personnel

5 of 10

Confirm employee training records are up-to-date and adequate for their roles in hazardous waste management.

Number of Employees Trained on Hazardous Waste Management

Date of Last Hazardous Waste Management Training

Training Method (e.g., In-person, Online, Hybrid)

Upload Training Records (e.g., Certificates, Attendance Sheets)

Trainer Name/Company

Summary of Training Content Covered

Topics Covered in Training (select all that apply)

Employee Signature (acknowledging training)

Recordkeeping & Reporting

6 of 10

Validate the maintenance of required records (waste manifests, training records, inspection logs) and compliance with reporting requirements.

Date of Last Manifest Review

Number of Hazardous Waste Shipments Last Quarter

Copy of Last Quarterly Waste Manifests

Summary of Any Manifest Discrepancies & Corrective Actions

Date of Last Training Record Review

Reporting Status (e.g., Compliant, Minor Issue, Significant Issue)

Number of Required Annual Reports Submitted

Waste Minimization & Pollution Prevention

7 of 10

Review efforts to reduce waste generation and explore pollution prevention strategies.

Describe current waste minimization strategies in place.

Estimated waste generation reduction (percentage) achieved in the last year.

Which waste reduction techniques are utilized?

Detail any planned improvements to waste minimization efforts in the next year.

Are employees actively involved in waste reduction initiatives?

Date of last waste minimization plan review.

Container Inspection & Maintenance

8 of 10

Ensure containers are in good condition, properly sealed, and compatible with the waste being stored.

Inspection Date

Container ID/Label

Container Condition

Detailed Description of Condition (if not 'Good')

Closure Integrity

Leak Volume (if applicable, in gallons)

Required Maintenance Actions

Inspector Signature

Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs)

9 of 10

Verify SAAs meet regulatory requirements for container management, labeling, and inspections (if applicable).

SAA Location Description

Maximum Waste Accumulation Quantity (lbs/kg)

Container Compatibility with Waste?

Container Labeling Requirements Met?

Date of Last SAA Inspection

Inspector Signature

Description of any discrepancies/issues found

Regulatory Compliance & Permits

10 of 10

Confirm adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permit conditions.

EPA Identification Number

Last Permit Renewal Date

Applicable Federal Regulations

Applicable State Regulations (Specify)

Summary of Permit Conditions

Date of Last Regulatory Inspection

Inspection Score (if applicable)

Corrective Actions for Inspection Findings (if applicable)

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