Re-notification requirements for
small quantity generators of hazardous waste
starting in 2021
New Hazardous Waste Rules Effective August 3, 2020, finalized a requirement for all small quantity generators (SQGs) of hazardous waste to re-notify Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) of their hazardous waste activities every four years. The purpose of the re-notification requirement is to improve the SQG universe data and to maintain more accurate data into the future for outreach, compliance assistance, and oversight activities.
An SQG generates the following amounts of hazardous waste in a calendar month:
- More than 100 kilograms (kg) (220 pounds), but less than 1,000 kg (2,200 pounds) of nonacute hazardous waste.
- Less than or equal to 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of acute hazardous waste.
- Less than or equal to 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of severely toxic hazardous waste.
- Less than or equal to 100 kg (220 pounds) of any residue or contaminated soil, water, or other debris resulting from the cleanup of a spill, into or on any land or water, of any acute hazardous waste or severely toxic hazardous waste. more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds), but less than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) of acute hazardous waste per month.
To remain in compliance with the re-notification requirement, SQGs need to update their information by completing and submitting the Michigan Site Identification (EQP 5150) form in full.
The first re-notification is due by no later than September 1, 2021, and then every four years after that.
For more information on re-notification, please contact the following EGLE, Materials Management Division, Hazardous Waste Section staff:
For additional information regarding the hazardous waste generator handling requirements and the new rules, please see the EGLE Generator Resources and the newly recorded Waste Webinar Series Web pages.
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