Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Biennial Hazardous Waste Report (EPA Form 8700-13A/B) must be submitted to the authorized state agency or EPA regional office by March 1 of even-numbered years. This year, the report due by March 1 will report activities from 2021.

It is also important to note that twenty-five states have annual reporting requirements for hazardous waste generators including, but not limited to, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, New York, and California. To find more information regarding reporting requirements for generators in your state, visit EPA’s Links to Hazardous Waste Programs and U.S. State Environmental Agencies.

Why is Hazardous Waste Reporting Necessary?

Hazardous waste that is improperly managed poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. To reduce this risk, the U.S. EPA, in partnership with individual states, requires all Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) and certain Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) to submit reports regarding the generation, management, and final disposition of hazardous wastes regulated under RCRA.

The information provided in hazardous waste reports provides the EPA as well as individual states a view of current hazardous waste generation and waste management in the United States, including trends and changes in waste management and quantity when compared to past years’ reports.

Data obtained from biennial reporting is summarized and accessible to the public through the National Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Report. For example, we learned from the 2019 Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports filed in 2020 that 34.9 million tons of hazardous waste was generated by 23,700 active generators.

Further Information

Cornerstone has trained, experienced staff who will work with your team to ensure your facility complies with hazardous waste reporting regulations. Contact us today to learn how we can be a resource to your organization.