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About Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)

Businesses and government agencies in Riverside County that generate small quantities of hazardous waste can participate in the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources' Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program to properly dispose of its hazardous waste.

Qualifications:

Riverside County businesses and government agencies are qualified to participate if all of the following conditions are met:

Generate less than 220 pounds (100 kilograms or about 27 gallons) of hazardous waste per month
Generate less than 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) per month of extremely hazardous waste (as defined by CA Code of Regulation Title 22 Section 66261.110 and Section 66261.113)
Accumulate no more than 2,200 pounds (1,000 kilograms) of hazardous waste on-site at any one time

Very Small Quantity Generator pdf:

How To Participate

Step 1: Determine if you Qualify:

The business or government agency must qualify as VSQG as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, section 25218.1, and Code of Federal Regulations 40, Section 261.5

Step 2: Obtain a hazardous waste EPA ID number:

Apply for a permanent ID number (https://dtsc.ca.gov/permanent-state-epa-id-numbers/) or obtain a temporary ID number (https://tempid.dtsc.ca.gov/Default.aspx ) at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) website.

Step 3: Submit an inventory sheet:

Submit an inventory of your waste to Riverside County Department of Waste Resources VSQG Program at [email protected]

Step 4: Review Price Quote:

After reviewing your hazardous waste inventory, you will be provided with an estimated price quote. Pricing depends on the type of waste, volume and labor. Final fee will be determined at the time of collection. The VSQG Pricing is found HERE.

Step 5: Create an account and schedule and appointment:

If you agree to the estimated price quote and would like to proceed, you will be provided with payment procedures and an account will be created. Once your account is created, you will be provided with an appointment to drop off your hazardous waste along with a copy of hazardous waste manifest and transportation guidelines.

Pricing

Pricing depends on the type of waste, volume and labor. Final fee will be determined at the time of collection. The VSQG Pricing is found HERE.

Common Hazardous Waste Accepted by the VSQG Program

Acids, Bases, Oxidizers, and Swimming Pool Chemicals
Aerosol Cans
Automotive Fluids including Motor oil, Lubricants, Oil Filters, and Antifreeze
Batteries
Developer and Fixer
Fluorescent Lamps
Landscaping Chemicals including Pesticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, and Fertilizers
Latex and Oil-Based Paint
Paint-Related Materials such as Stains, Varnishes, Roofing Tar, Adhesives, and Joint Compounds
Propane Tanks
Solvents, Flammable Solids, and Liquids

Prohibited Waste

Waste may be prohibited from the program for several reasons such as its level of hazard, regulatory constraints and the program's permit may prohibit its acceptance. The following are hazardous waste not accepted by VSQG program:

All three phosphorus types: red, white and yellow
Asbestos
Calcium carbide or other water reactive materials
Commercial use compressed gas cylinders
Ether
Explosive Material
Pharmaceutical Waste
Radioactive Waste
Reactive Materials requiring Special Handling such as reactive metals ( Sodium, Potassium, or Lithium)
Site Remediation Waste