Waste Compliance & Common Violations

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Investigators often observe violations during Industrial and Hazardous Waste (IHW) compliance evaluations and investigations.

Here are some Common Issues:

Waste Management:

  1. Failure to conduct weekly inspections of the container storage area.
  2. Failure to properly label containers of paint and paint related waste managed as universal waste.
  3. Failure to close containers of of hazardous waste when not adding or removing waste.
  4. Failure to properly date universal waste containers/or maintain a correct record of the accumulation date.
  5. Failure to have containers clearly marked and visible with accumulation start date.
  6. Failure to have containers labeled "Hazardous Waste".

Operating Records:

  1. Failure to update the Notice of Registration to reflect current waste management activities.
  2. Failure to maintain a complete and correct Annual Waste Summary.
  3. Failure to correctly complete manifests.
  4. Failure to maintain hazardous waste determinations and classifications.
  5. Failure to maintain job descriptions, job titles, and employee names for positions related to hazardous waste management.
  6. Failure to make arrangements with local authorities relating to the properties of hazardous waste handled at the facility and associated hazards.
  7. Failure to maintain a contingency plan — SPCC and emergency plans.

More information can be found from below TCEQ links:

Statutes, Rules, Regulations

Industrial and Hazardous Waste Forms and Guidance

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