Overview
PDEQ inspects all hazardous waste generators and hazardous waste complaints in Pima County for regulatory compliance. Hazardous wastes are generated from many different chemical products and by many different types of businesses and activities. Large generators tend to be manufacturers of various products while small generators are most often in the service industries.
A facility’s hazardous waste generator status is determined on a monthly basis. If a hazardous waste generator’s status changes, the generator is required to comply with the respective regulatory requirements for that class of generators for the waste in that particular month. Although a generator may only be in a higher status for a single month, “episodic generators” must not only comply with the federal regulations for that period, but will be invoiced for the higher category’s annual generator registration fees as outlined in Title 7, Chapter 9 of the Pima County Code.
IT IS CRITICAL THAT HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF WHAT WASTES ARE GENERATED, AND WHEN THEY ARE GENERATED - EVEN IF THE FACILITY NORMALLY OPERATES AS A CONDITIONALLY EXEMPT SMALL QUANTITY GENERATOR (CESQG)!
Resources
Household Hazardous Waste Program:
City of Tucson program to reduce improper disposal of common household hazardous waste, such as automotive products and paints. Drop-off of household hazardous waste is free for City of Tucson residents. A drop-off fee of $10 will be charged for residents living outside City of Tucson city limits.
Small Business Waste Assistance Program:
Pima County/City of Tucson program to provide a safe and affordable disposal/recycling option for your business.