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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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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 23.18 KB)
Managing Spent "High Flash" Mineral Spirits & Petroleum Naphtha Wastes (PDF 25.64 KB)
Safe Handling of Waste Oil for Burning in Space Heaters (PDF 28.57 KB)
Contractors with Hazardous Waste: Policy (PDF 174.12 KB)
Towing Company Management of Fuel- & Oil-Contaminated Debris from Vehicle Accidents (PDF 59.43 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)
Boatyards & Marinas: Hazardous Waste Requirements 
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 Requirements 
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 59.43 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)
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)
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