ECAR Fact Sheet for Florida
Hazardous Wastes

Wastes are classified as "hazardous" if they have certain dangerous properties (for instance, if they are flammable, corrosive, or toxic).  Wastes can also be automatically classified as hazardous if they are produced in certain manufacturing processes.

If you are managing the waste as hazardous, here are some of the main rules:

• You can only store the waste for a limited time on your site before sending it to an approved hazardous waste facility.  (The time limit will depend on how much hazardous waste you generate.)
• You have to use a licensed waste hauler to transport the waste off your site.
• You have to keep a record (called a "shipping manifest") of the shipment for a specified period of time.

More information on handling hazardous wastes.

Specific state-by-state information on hazardous waste rules.

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