250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-10-1.12

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 250-RICR-140-10-1.12 - Requirements for Community Collection Centers and Paint Collection Centers

1.12.1Community Collection Centers:

A. This rule shall apply to Community Collection Centers as defined in § 1.5 of this Part that collect hazardous waste, including but not limited to architectural paint. Community Collection Centers may collect only Household Hazardous Waste or hazardous waste from Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators.

B. Authorization: Community Collection Centers may not accept hazardous waste without having first received a Letter of Authorization from the Department.

C. Registration Fee: Community Collection Centers shall submit a registration fee of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) with each new registration to obtain a Letter of Authorization to operate a Community Collection Center. The yearly renewal fee for a Letter of Authorization shall be five hundred dollars ($500).

D. Certification by Generators: Prior to receiving hazardous waste, Community Collection Centers shall ensure that the persons dropping off hazardous waste certify in writing their status as either a Household Hazardous Waste Generator or a CESQG. Community Collection Centers shall maintain these records for at least three years.

E. Recordkeeping: If hazardous waste is received from a CESQG on a manifest, the Community Collection Center shall sign and date the manifest as described in 40 C.F.R. § 264.71(a)(2). For waste received from CESQG's not transported using a manifest, the Community Collection Center shall maintain records including the name and address of the CESQG dropping off the waste, shipment date, a description of the type and quantity of the waste and the EPA Identification. The Community Collection Center shall keep the documentation described above for a period of at least three years.

F. Generator Status of Community Collection Centers:

1. Community Collection Centers shall not qualify as SQGs or CESQGs.

2. In addition to the specific requirements of this Rule, Community Collection Centers shall comply with all requirements applicable to large quantity generators in § 1.7 of this Part including record keeping and waste shipment.

G. Hazardous Waste Fee: The waiver of the fee for household hazardous waste (R013) shall not apply to waste received by the Community Collection Center from CESQGs with the exception of architectural paint. For all other hazardous waste received from generators, Community Collection Centers are required to pay the Hazardous Waste Generator fee in accordance with §1.7.5 of this Part for offsite shipments of hazardous waste.

H. Bulking: Community Collection Centers may not bulk waste by mixing wastes from different generators into one container or tank, with the exception of waste architectural paints and used oil that may be consolidated for shipping purposes.

I. Universal Waste Acceptance: Community Collection Centers that receive universal waste from CESQGs or from households shall comply with the requirements of §1.14.5(A)(9) of this Part.

J. Storage Limits: Community Collection Centers shall not store more than 1,100 gallons (8,800 pounds) of hazardous waste at any time. Community Collection Centers may store waste for up to one year.

K. Shipment of Waste:

1. Community collection centers may only ship hazardous waste to the following destinations:

a. A designated hazardous waste management facility as per the shipment requirements of § 1.7 of this Part.

b. Another Community Collection Center for the purposes of consolidation prior to shipment to a designated facility.

L. CESQG and HHW Status of the Waste: When CESQG or household hazardous waste is received by a Community Collection Center it shall be considered to be generated by the facility. At this point, it shall be fully regulated as hazardous waste generated by a Large Quantity Generator as per § 1.7 of this Part.

1.12.2Paint Collection Centers:

A. This rule shall apply to Paint Collection Centers as defined in § 1.5 of this Part. Paint Collection Centers may only collect hazardous waste in the form of architectural paint that is either Household Hazardous Waste or hazardous waste from Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators. Paint Collection Centers may also become a universal waste handler by following the requirements outlined in § 1.14 of this Part.

B. As with other wastes, a determination as to whether architectural paint is a hazardous waste must be made using analysis or generator knowledge as described in § 1.7 of this Part.

C. Notification: Paint Collection Centers shall file a Notification on a form provided by the Department. There is no fee for registration of Paint Collection Centers.

D. Use of a Manifest: Paint Collection Centers shall track all outgoing shipments of paint waste on either a hazardous waste manifest or a bill of lading. These shipping documents shall be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years.

E. Certification by Generators: Prior to receiving hazardous waste, Paint Collection Centers shall ensure that all generators certify in writing their status as a CESQG. Paint Collection Centers shall maintain these records for at least three years.

F. Recordkeeping: If hazardous waste is received on a manifest from a CESQG, the Paint Collection Center shall sign and date the manifest as required by 40 C.F.R. § 264.71. For waste received from generators not transported using a manifest, the Paint Collection Center shall maintain records including the name and address of the person dropping off the waste as well as the date, description and quantity of the waste. The Paint Collection Centers shall keep the documentation described above for a period of at least three years.

G. Hazardous Waste Fee: Architectural paint waste received by a Paint Collection Center is exempt from the fee. It may be shipped offsite on a bill of lading or manifest, as appropriate, without payment of the Hazardous Waste Fee.

H. Bulking: Paint Collection Centers may bulk architectural paints for shipping purposes.

I. Storage Limits: Paint Collection Centers shall not store more than 1,100 gallons (8,800 pounds) of paint waste. Paint Collection Centers may store waste for up to one year.

J. Storage of Architectural Paint:

1. Paint Collection Centers shall store paint collected in the following manner:

a. The paint shall be stored:

(1) In structurally sound collection containers that show no visible evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions and

(2) In a secure area, away from ignition sources, storm drains and floor drains.

2. Collection containers must be kept closed except when adding containers of post-consumer paint that have been collected from consumers. A collection container must be labeled with the words "Waste Paint." or each waste storage area must be marked with a sign that states "Waste Paint Storage".

3. In addition to the requirements contained in this rule, Architectural Paint will also be subject to any requirements in an approved Rhode Island Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Plan.

4. Paint that is a hazardous waste is stored for no more than one year.

K. Shipment of Waste:

1. Paint collection centers may only ship hazardous waste to the following destinations:

a. A designated hazardous waste management facility as per the shipment requirements of § 1.7 of this Part.

b. A Community Collection Center authorized by the Department under §1.11.1 of this Part.

c. Another Paint Collection Center. If the Paint Collection Center is not located in Rhode Island, it must be authorized to collect paint by the appropriate regulatory authority.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-10-1.12

Amended effective 4/22/2020