Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) identifies three hazardous waste generators : Large Quantity Generators (LQG), Small Quantity Generators (SOG), and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG).

The Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESOG) is a business that produces less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per calendar month.

The materials collected are disposed of by recycling or reusing. Classification, segregation, and packaging of waste material by hazard class will be in accordance with DOT, EPA, state and local regulations.

Potential CESQG Businesses

Dental Offices
Print Shops
Schools
Commercial Painting Companies
Auto Maintenance Shops
Photo finishing Businesses
Construction and Contractors
Laboratories
Municipalities
Laundries and Dry Cleaners

What Wastes Can I Dispose of Through This Program?

Hazardous waste commonly generated by CESQG'S.

Printing and Photo Development

Silver bearing solution
Press and plate wash solvents
Photographic fixers
Lithographic ink

Construction Materials

Paints and thinners
Wood preservatives
Cleaning solvent
Resins and hardeners

Equipment Repair and Vehicle Maintenance

Waste oil and antifreeze
Rust removers
Waste fuels and fluids

Maintenance - Rental Management

Waste cleaning agents
Herbicides, pesticides, and poisons Florescent lamps
Mercury and mercury items

How can I get involved with the CESQG Program?

Simply contact Lake Michigan Districts about your company's waste profile and fill out a certification form.

Call For Information and Pricing
800-946-4449 OR (219) 326-1425