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MassDEP Hazardous Waste Policies, Guidance & Fact Sheets

Resources developed to help you comply with the state hazardous waste management regulations that apply to your activity, business, or facility.
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COVID-19

Guidance on Managing Hazardous Waste During the COVID-19 Emergency (PDF 53.32 KB)
All MassDEP COVID-19 Information 
All Massachusetts COIVID-19 Guidance & Directives 

Hazardous Waste Generation, Accumulation & Labeling

Summary of Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Requirements (PDF 204.85 KB)
Summary of Small Quantity Generator (SQG) Requirements (PDF 392.69 KB)
Fact Sheet: Universal Waste Rule for Small Quantity Generators (PDF 40.25 KB)
Compliance Assistance Guide for Generators of Hazardous Waste - English (PDF 215.22 KB)
Português: Guia de Assisténcia de Conformidade para a Feradores de Resíduos Perigosos (PDF 215.51 KB)
Español: Guía de Ayuda para Conformidad Reglamentaria para Generadores de Desechos Peligrosos (PDF 224.01 KB)
Satellite Area Accumulation of Hazardous Waste (PDF 106.96 KB)
Managing Gasoline & Water Mixtures Generated at Gas Stations (PDF 100.87 KB)
Managing Spent "High Flash" Mineral Spirits & Petroleum Naphtha Wastes (PDF 25.64 KB)
Managing Industrial Wipers & Sorptive Materials Contaminated with Waste Oil (PDF 217.57 KB)
Safe Handling of Waste Oil for Burning in Space Heaters (PDF 169.17 KB)
Advisory: Drum-Style Fluorescent Lamp Crushers (PDF 92.5 KB)
Contractors with Hazardous Waste: Policy (PDF 174.12 KB)
Guidance for Assigning Hazardous Waste Generator Identification Numbers for Household Hazardous Waste Events (PDF 131.89 KB)
Towing Company Management of Fuel- & Oil-Contaminated Debris from Vehicle Accidents (PDF 149.02 KB)
Vessels Registered with the New Bedford Clean Bilge Program: Procedures for Manifesting Hazardous Waste Shipments (PDF 160.22 KB)

Business/Facility-Specific Information

Automotive Recyclers: Vehicle Crushing Best Practices (PDF 226 KB)
Automotive Service & Repair: Waste Oil & Used Oil Filter Management (PDF 137.72 KB)
Automotive Service & Repair: Waste Tire Management (PDF 113.48 KB)
Managing Gasoline & Water Mixtures Generated at Gas Stations (PDF 100.87 KB)
Boatyards & Marinas: Management of Hazardous Waste (PDF 273.74 KB)
Vessels Registered with the New Bedford Clean Bilge Program: Procedures for Manifesting Hazardous Waste Shipments (PDF 160.22 KB)
Commercial Pesticide Users: Hazardous Waste Requirements (PDF 112.61 KB)
Contractors with Hazardous Waste: Policy (PDF 174.12 KB)
Furniture Manufacturers, Finishers & Refinishers: Hazardous Waste Information (PDF 206.32 KB)
Golf Courses: Hazardous Waste Requirements (PDF 106.19 KB)
Laboratories: Applicability of the Satellite Accumulation Rule (PDF 73.54 KB)
Laboratories: Environmental Compliance (PDF 229.66 KB)
Medical Facilities: Infectious Waste Management & Transport (PDF 46.22 KB)
Schools: Epinephrine Management Options (PDF 33.63 KB)
Towing Company Management of Fuel- & Oil-Contaminated Debris from Vehicle Accidents (PDF 149.02 KB)
Veterinary Facilities: Environmental Compliance (PDF 57.36 KB)

Hazardous Household Product Collection

Managing Asbestos-Containing Material Received at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events (PDF 142.71 KB)
Guidance for Assigning Hazardous Waste Generator Identification Numbers for Household Hazardous Waste Events (PDF 131.89 KB)
Municipal Oil Collection Checklist (PDF 40.75 KB)
Municipal Paint Collection & Storage Check List (PDF 40.32 KB)
Handbook for the MassDEP Surplus Paint Program (DOC 50.5 KB)
Pesticide Reduction Resource Guide for Citizens & Municipalities (PDF 1.17 MB)

Contact

Online

Email MassDEP baw.edep@state.ma.us 
Or contact your hazardous waste transportation contractor. MassDEP-Licensed Hazardous Waste Transporters 

Phone

James Paterson 617-556-1096

Online

james.paterson@state.ma.us

Phone

Marrcus Henry 617-292-5576

Online

marrcus.henry@state.ma.us

Address

One Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
Directions 
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