Hazardous Waste Management Checklist Template
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Hazardous Waste Identification & Characterization
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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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