Training, Forms & Resources

Training requirements differ slightly depending on generator size.

Very Small Quantity Generators

• Training is recommended, but not required state statute.
• However, VSQGs may be required to train employees under other government entities, like the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) or the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• More information

Small Quantity Generators

• One-time training is required. Refreshers are not required.
• Train employees within six months of starting hazardous waste responsibilities.
• Keep records (employee name, training date and description of training) for three years after an employee stops hazardous waste duties.
• More information

Large Quantity Generators

• Training is required annually.
• Train employees within six months of starting hazardous waste responsibilities.
• Keep records (employee name, training date and description of training) for three years after an employee stops hazardous waste duties.
• General hazardous waste training alone is insufficient. Additional, site-specific training is needed.
• More information

Hazardous waste generators must document certain activities. Learn more

Weekly container inspections

All generators must inspect hazardous waste storage areas and containers every week. Use this form (or create your own) to track weekly inspections. Keep documentation for at least three years.

Emergency planning

Emergency planning requirements vary slightly according to generator size.

• Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) 
• Small Quantity Generator (SQG)
• Large Quantity Generator (LQG)

Authority notification and telephone posting (SQG)

SQGs must notify local authorities about the type, volume, location and risks of onsite hazardous wastes. In addition, SQGs must post emergency contact information next to an onsite telephone. Use this template (or create your own) to fulfill both requirements.

Contingency plan (LQG)

LQGs must complete a contingency plan and update it as needed. Use this template or create your own.

Hazardous waste fact sheets

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's fact sheets are a good place to start for hazardous waste information.

• Read the fact sheets (Tip: On the fact sheet web page, type Control-F and search for key words on the page.)

Self-assessments

Consider conducting self-assessments to help stay in compliance. Self-assessments are based off of Ramsey County's routine inspection report.

• VSQG self-assessment (PDF)
• SQG self-assessment (PDF)
• LQG self-assessment (PDF)

Business Pollution Prevention Program

This program offers technical and financial support (up to $50,000) to help businesses transition to safer, more sustainable chemicals and less polluting, higher-efficiency equipment. Learn more

BizRecycling

BizRecycling helps businesses, nonprofits, schools, apartment buildings and institutions in Ramsey and Washington counties reduce waste and recycle better.