In order to fulfill the EPA’s hazardous waste disposal regulations, most industrial waste generators must first obtain an EPA identification number. Though waste can be stored onsite for 90 to 180 days (depending on the amount of waste generated), in some cases, an extension of the onsite storage period can be granted if the waste must be transported more than 200 miles for treatment and disposal. Severe penalties exist for storing waste on-site past the allowable time period, including potential fines of up to $50,000 per day. Additionally, jail time can be triggered if on site waste treatment is deemed unacceptable.
