How much hazardous waste must a facility generate to be classified as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG)?

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A facility must generate more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month to be classified as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG). This classification is crucial because it places specific regulatory obligations on the facility to ensure proper handling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Being categorized as an LQG means that the facility must comply with stricter regulations than smaller generators, including comprehensive record-keeping, maintaining a detailed waste management plan, and ensuring proper waste storage conditions to mitigate risks to human health and the environment. The 1,000 kg threshold is established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify facilities that produce significant quantities of hazardous waste, which requires closer oversight and more stringent compliance with hazardous waste regulations.