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Ramsey County offers free trainings on hazardous waste management.
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In-person hazardous waste training
This in-person training will give you the basic tools needed to comply with hazardous waste regulations. You’ll learn about hazardous waste licensing, storage, documentation, emergency planning and more.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
9 a.m. - Noon
Ramsey County Environmental Health, Room 204
2785 White Bear Ave. North, Maplewood, MN 55109
- Be prepared to learn, take notes and ask questions.
- Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
- Slides and certificates of attendance will be emailed after the training.
Online hazardous waste training
This on-demand training is available anytime and focuses on the basics of managing hazardous waste. (Sponsored by the Partnership on Waste and Energy.)
Record keeping forms
Hazardous waste generators are required to keep documentation of certain activities. Learn more
For all generators
Generators are required to inspect and log inspections of their hazardous waste storage areas and containers.
Emergency planning
Small Quantity Generators (SQG)
Small Quantity Generators are required to make arrangements with local authorities in the event of a release. Use the form below to notify local authorities. Small Quantity Generators are also required to have a telephone posting. Complete page five of the local authority notification form, and post it near any phone used during an emergency.
Large Quantity Generators (LQG)
Large Quantity Generators are required to complete a contingency plan.
Training form
Train all employees that have hazardous waste management and emergency response duties. This form can be used to track required training.
Resources
Hazardous waste fact sheets
A series of fact sheets from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that covers a wide variety of hazardous waste topics. Learn more
Self-assessments
Consider conducting self-assessments every month to help you stay in compliance. Self-assessments are based off of the routine inspection report.
Business Pollution Prevention Program
This program helps businesses reduce the use of harmful chemicals. Businesses receive technical and financial support (up to $50,000) to help 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.
Business Recycling Guide
Check this guide when looking to recycle or dispose of unwanted items.
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Environmental Health
651-266-1199
651-266-1177 (Fax)
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Use self-assessments to stay in compliance.