EPA RCRA: Hazardous Waste Training
Required by EPA under 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7): annual hazardous-waste training for Large and Small Quantity Generator personnel, covering waste ID, storage, labeling, and disposal.
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Meets 40 CFR §262.17(a)(7)
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Course Overview
EPA-approved RCRA training for Large and Small Quantity Generators. Cover hazardous-waste identification, storage, labeling, disposal, and emergency response in one annual certification flow.
Mapped to 40 CFR
Line up annual training with §262.17(a)(7) requirements for LQGs and SQGs.
Modern, online format
Engaging visuals, quizzes, and checklists to keep teams compliant.
English & Spanish
Full text and audio narration in both languages for every module.
40 CFR Part 19
Civil penalties, adjusted annually for inflation
RCRA violations are enforced under RCRA §3008 (42 U.S.C. 6928).
Maximum civil penalties are set by 40 CFR Part 19 and adjusted annually for inflation. Missing annual training records, improper labels, and container-management gaps are frequent audit findings, so keeping your team current protects your operation.
Regulatory Basis
Every module maps to the exact regulation this course trains for. Each citation links to the official regulatory text.
- 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)
Large Quantity Generator (LQG) personnel training requirement — classroom, online, or on-the-job training so personnel perform their duties in compliance with Part 262.
- 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iii)
LQG personnel must take part in an annual review of the initial training.
Who This Course Is For
Mandatory annual training for LQG and SQG personnel, including:
Learning Objectives
Distinguish hazardous waste from non-hazardous materials under 40 CFR standards.
Apply proper container labeling, accumulation, storage, and disposal practices.
Maintain generator records and execute contingency actions to protect health and environment.
Course Preview
RCRA Compliance Cross-Walk + Certificate Guide
Instantly see how every lesson lines up with 40 CFR hazardous-waste rules for LQGs and SQGs.
What’s Covered
Curriculum modules across generator operations, documentation, and inspection readiness.
Part 1 — Foundation
Part 2 — Operations & Inspection Readiness
Get Your Team Started
Four steps to launch compliance. Most teams are up and running in under 10 minutes.
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Complete the modules
Self-paced lessons with quizzes and knowledge checks.
Capture certificates
Automatic recordkeeping with audit-ready export files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is required to take RCRA hazardous-waste training?
Personnel at Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) who manage hazardous waste must be trained under 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7) to perform their duties in compliance with the hazardous-waste rules. This covers generator personnel, EHS staff, and lab/production technicians who handle regulated waste.
Under which regulation, and who enforces it?
The EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) generator standards at 40 CFR Part 262, specifically the training requirement at 262.17(a)(7), enforced by the EPA and authorized state agencies.
How often must RCRA training be renewed?
LQG personnel must take part in an annual review of their initial training under 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iii) — a yearly refresher, unlike DOT's three-year hazmat cycle.
Is online RCRA training accepted?
Yes. 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7) expressly allows classroom, online (computer-based or electronic), or on-the-job training. This course is fully online and self-paced.
How long does it take, and what does certification include?
About 3–4 hours; you receive a certificate documenting completion to support the annual LQG training requirement (40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iii)).
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
RCRA violations are enforced under RCRA §3008 (42 U.S.C. 6928) with civil penalties adjusted annually for inflation (40 CFR Part 19). Training gaps are a frequent generator-inspection finding.
Does a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) need the same training?
SQGs have their own personnel-familiarity requirements under Part 262 that are less prescriptive than the LQG program at 262.17(a)(7); this course is built around LQG/SQG generator duties. Confirm your generator category, since it drives which training standard applies.
Which course do I need?
Four related hazmat and hazardous-waste courses. Compare who each one is for before you enroll.
- Best for
- For anyone who touches hazmat shipments — the 1–2 hour baseline
- Renewal
- Every 3 years
- Duration
- 1–2 hrs
- Best for
- For drivers, loaders, and shipping staff who perform regulated tasks
- Renewal
- Every 3 years
- Duration
- 6–8 hrs
- Best for
- For anyone who prepares or handles dangerous goods that will fly
- Renewal
- Every 24 months for air work
- Duration
- 4–5 hrs
- Best for
- For generator-site staff and EHS teams who manage hazardous waste
- Renewal
- Annual review for LQG personnel
- Duration
- 3–4 hrs
Pricing is shown on each course page and confirmed at checkout. Renewal intervals reflect the cited federal regulations.
Keep your waste generators audit-proof
Equip your team with EPA-compliant training on hazardous waste identification, storage, labeling, and disposal procedures aligned to 40 CFR requirements.