What to Expect from CHEMTREC's RCRA Certification Course: Topics, Duration, and Benefits

An EPA inspector walks into your facility – are you confident every hazardous waste handler knows what to do? If not, you’re not alone, which is why CHEMTREC partnered with industry experts to develop and launch a comprehensive, engaging, and flexible online RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Course, designed to help you meet EPA standards efficiently.

Why Complete RCRA training with CHEMTREC?

• Developed with Industry Expertise: Our course was built in collaboration with hazardous waste compliance professionals, delivering content that is accurate and relevant to your day-to-day operations.
• Engaging and Flexible Online Format: Accessible anytime, anywhere, this interactive training allows learners to progress at their own pace without sacrificing quality.
• Meets Initial and Recurrent Training Requirements: Whether you’re new to RCRA or need a refresher, this course was designed to satisfy both requirements.
• Efficiency: A 4-5-hour course that delivers all essential content without unnecessary filler.

Who Should Take This Course?

This training is ideal for anyone responsible for identifying, classifying, and managing hazardous waste under EPA regulations, including:

• Large Quantity Generators (LQGs)
• Small Quantity Generators (SQGs)
• Hazardous Waste Handlers
• Hazardous Waste Transporters

Topics Covered

CHEMTREC’s RCRA Certification Course provides a comprehensive overview of EPA hazardous waste regulations under Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR). Key topics include:

1. Introduction to RCRA and its Regulatory Framework
   Understand the purpose and scope of RCRA and how it impacts hazardous waste management.
2. RCRA Subtitle D – Solid Waste Management
   Learn the basics of solid waste regulations and their relationship to hazardous waste rules.
3. RCRA Subtitle C – Hazardous Waste Management
   Dive into the core requirements for hazardous waste generators, including classification of hazardous waste and responsibilities.
4. Hazardous Waste Accumulation
   Explore accumulation time limits, container management, and labeling requirements.
5. Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)
   Understand treatment standards and prohibitions for land disposal of hazardous waste.
6. Pre-Transportation Requirements
   Review the generator’s responsibilities for preparing hazardous waste for shipment, including key pre-transportation requirements under 40 CFR Part 262, Subpart C.
7. Emergency Preparedness
   Learn contingency planning, emergency response procedures, and the responsibilities of emergency personnel pertaining to hazardous waste.

Ready to Get Started?

Is your team prepared to manage hazardous waste safely and in compliance with federal regulations? Enroll in CHEMTREC’s RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Course today and take the first step toward streamlined compliance.