Hazardous Waste Trainings

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2022 DEQ Online Hazardous Waste Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Basic Training 

DEQ provides online training on the basics of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, hazardous waste rules, and managing the most common wastes. Classes are free. Register through the Zoom registration links below.

NOTE: This is not a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response or HAZWOPER training. Your state or regional Occupational Safety and Health Administration office may be able to provide information on options. 

• Read about opportunities for training with Oregon OSHA. 

Topics covered by the Hazardous Waste RCRA Basic Training:

• Background of RCRA
• RCRA definition of solid waste
• RCRA definition of hazardous waste
• RCRA excluded & exempted wastes
• The hazardous waste determination process
• Hazardous waste recycling, treatment & disposal
• Management requirements (storage, transport, disposal)
• Emergency preparedness, spills & record-keeping requirements
• Basics of toxics use reduction
• Tips for compliance from a DEQ RCRA inspector 

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Training dates

• Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
  Register in advance for this meeting.