# RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Quiz

Free practice quiz · 10 questions

Answer every question, then press **Check my answers** to see your score and an explanation for each one. Study first with the guide: [RCRA Hazardous Waste Training Requirements by Generator Category](https://www.hazwoperosha.com/guides/rcra-hazardous-waste-training-requirements/).

**1. A site generating 1,000 kg or more of hazardous waste per month is a:**

- VSQG
- SQG
- LQG
- TSDF

**Answer: LQG.** Large quantity generators produce 1,000 kg or more per month, or more than 1 kg of acute hazardous waste.

**2. How long may an LQG accumulate hazardous waste on site?**

- 30 days
- 90 days
- 180 days
- 1 year

**Answer: 90 days.** LQGs may accumulate for up to 90 days.

**3. How long may an SQG accumulate hazardous waste (TSDF within 200 miles)?**

- 90 days
- 180 days
- 270 days
- No limit

**Answer: 180 days.** SQGs may accumulate for up to 180 days, or 270 days if the TSDF is more than 200 miles away.

**4. How much non-acute hazardous waste can be kept in a satellite accumulation area?**

- 5 gallons
- 30 gallons
- 55 gallons
- 100 gallons

**Answer: 55 gallons.** 40 CFR 262.15 allows up to 55 gallons of non-acute hazardous waste at or near the point of generation.

**5. New LQG employees must complete RCRA training within:**

- 30 days
- 90 days
- 6 months
- 1 year

**Answer: 6 months.** Under 262.17(a)(7), new employees must be trained within six months and work under supervision until then.

**6. Which form tracks hazardous waste shipments off site?**

- OSHA 300 log
- Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22)
- SDS
- Bill of materials

**Answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22).** The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest tracks waste from generator to destination, now through e-Manifest.

**7. DOT hazmat employee training is required at least every:**

- Year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 5 years

**Answer: 3 years.** 49 CFR 172.704 requires recurrent training at least once every three years.

**8. Which is NOT a federal universal waste?**

- Batteries
- Lamps
- Aerosol cans
- Spent solvents

**Answer: Spent solvents.** Federal universal wastes are batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, lamps and aerosol cans.

**9. What are the four characteristics of hazardous waste?**

- Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity
- Color, odor, taste, weight
- Solid, liquid, gas, plasma
- Acute, chronic, listed, universal

**Answer: Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity.** Characteristic hazardous waste is ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic (40 CFR 261 Subpart C).

**10. Is RCRA training the same as HAZWOPER training?**

- Yes, they are identical
- No, RCRA is EPA and HAZWOPER is OSHA
- RCRA replaces HAZWOPER
- HAZWOPER replaces RCRA

**Answer: No, RCRA is EPA and HAZWOPER is OSHA.** They are separate requirements. TSDF employees and some generator employees need both.

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