EPA RCRA:Hazardous Waste Training
Required by EPA under 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7): annual training review for LQG personnel and role-relevant waste-handling and emergency-procedure training for SQG employees.
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Course Overview
Online RCRA training for Large and Small Quantity Generator teams. Cover hazardous-waste identification, storage, labeling, disposal, and emergency response while keeping the LQG and SQG personnel standards distinct.
Mapped to 40 CFR
Support the annual LQG review under §262.17(a)(7) and SQG familiarity under §262.16(b)(9)(iii).
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 LQG 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.
- 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iv)–(v)
Requires LQG job titles, job descriptions, training-program descriptions, and completion records, with retention through facility closure for current personnel and at least three years for former personnel.
- 40 CFR 262.16(b)(9)(iii)
Requires SQG employees to be thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures relevant to their responsibilities.
Who This Course Is For
LQG personnel subject to annual review and SQG employees who need role-relevant familiarity, 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
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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 RCRA training records must an LQG keep, and for how long?
Under 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iv)–(v), an LQG keeps hazardous-waste job titles and employee names, written job descriptions, descriptions of introductory and continuing training, and records showing completion. Current-personnel records remain until facility closure; former-employee records remain for at least three years after the employee last worked there.
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?
Not the same prescriptive LQG program. Under 40 CFR 262.16(b)(9)(iii), an SQG must ensure employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures relevant to their responsibilities. Confirm the facility’s generator category and authorized-state rules before setting the training and recordkeeping program.
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
- Best for
- For California generator-site personnel who manage state-regulated hazardous waste
- Renewal
- Annual review for LQG personnel
- Duration
- Approx. 3 hrs
Availability and pricing are shown on each course page and confirmed at checkout. Renewal intervals reflect the cited federal regulations.
Course updates in progress
Enrollment is temporarily unavailable while we revise the EPA RCRA course. Existing learners keep access to their training and records.