Online hazardous waste generator training The online training for hazardous waste generators is designed to give a general overview of the hazardous waste regulations for all size generators. There is an option to print the slides for each step before you review them. Training courses The training courses are broken into six steps. Click the links below to launch the course. After each course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print for your records. Introduction (approx. 7 min.) Step 1: Evaluate your waste and determine your generator size (approx. 34 min.) Step 2: Notification and licensing (approx. 13 min.) Step 3: Storage (approx. 34 min.) Step 4: Transport and disposal (approx. 35 min.) Step 5A: Emergency prevention planning and training (for all sizes) (approx. 14 min.) Step 5B: Emergency prevention planning and training (SQG & LQG requirements) (approx. 25 min.) Training resources Resource links are sorted by training step and may be referenced within the courses. Introduction State hazardous waste rules Federal regulations MPCA hazardous waste documents and forms Step 1 Empty container factsheet (PDF) MPCA hazardous waste documents and forms Ordinance #7 information MPCA characteristic hazardous wastes (PDF) Step 2 MPCA notification of regulated waste activity (PDF) Hazardous waste licensing and renewal Online hazardous waste portal Step 3 Hennepin County template for weekly inspection log MPCA storage tank information MPCA waste aerosols and compressed gas cylinders (PDF) Step 4 Metropolitan Council wastewater and water services Managing and disposing of hazardous waste MPCA hazardous waste manifests MN DOT hazardous materials MPCA used oil and related wastes (PDF) MPCA manifest shipments of hazardous wastes (PDF) Step 5a Hennepin county required emergency equipment checklist (PDF) MPCA Minnesota Duty Officer posting (PDF) Step 5b Hennepin County emergency telephone posting (PDF) Hennepin County local authority notification form (PDF) Record of employee training document (PDF) MPCA hazardous waste documents and forms (After clicking the link: see Step 8 Emergency planning documents) If you would like to provide feedback on the training, please email diane.maltby@hennepin.us.
Generator newsletter The generator newsletter is sent to hazardous waste generators in Hennepin County twice a year. The newsletter includes tips on hazardous waste management, disposal information, enforcement and no violation summaries and information about additional resources. Fall 2020 issue Read the fall 2020 newsletter MDA waste pesticide collection event Resuming onsite inspections during the pandemic Generators impacted by civil unrest in Hennepin County MPCA updates about COVID-19 2021 license renewal Inspection outcomes New portal feature - portal inspection letters and compliance orders Updated storage tank requirements Hazardous waste management and flooding 2020 MnTAP intern project symposium Hazardous Waste Identification Number - make sure your facility is up to date Loan programs for small businesses affected by COVID-19 Updates around TCE Fall 2019 issue Read the fall 2019 newsletter. 2020 license renewal Minimal Generator licenses 69 inspections without a violation Enforcement outcomes Grants for alternative landscaping equipment 2019 MnTAP intern project symposium MPCA small business environmental improvement loans Hazardous Waste Identification Number (HWID) updates Spontaneous combustion - it's for real Spring 2019 issue Read the spring 2019 newsletter. 38 generators without a violation Enforcement outcomes Download and print your license Minimal Generator licenses Free online training opportunities for hazardous waste management Save the date: 2019 RAM/SWANA Conference
Templates and fact sheets Templates Hazardous waste generators are required to keep documentation of certain activities, which will be reviewed during hazardous waste inspections. The following templates can help you keep proper documentation. Emergency equipment list (PDF) You must have at least one item in each category on the emergency equipment list. Keep this record for your file. Weekly container inspection log (PDF) Generators are required to inspect and log inspections of hazardous waste storage areas and containers. Templates for small quantity generators Small quantity generators (SQGs) can use the following templates to gather the required information for additional requirements. Local authority notification form (PDF) Use this template to gather the required information when you make arrangements with local authorities in the event of a release. Telephone posting (PDF) Use this template to gather information you are required to post next to a telephone for emergency situations. Training form (PDF) Use this template to track required training. SQGs must train all employees that have hazardous waste management duties to ensure that these employees are familiar with proper hazardous waste management and emergency response procedures relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies. Fact sheets Empty Container Fact Sheet (PDF) Just about every business uses containers to store chemical products, raw materials or wastes. Read this fact sheet to learn how to protect human health and the environment by properly managing containers.