40 CFR 262 — Hazardous Waste Generator Standards

Generator categories, accumulation limits, manifests. 66 sections, full current text (eCFR edition 2026-07-15), each cross-linked to the AF pubs that cite it.

SectionTitleAF citations
262.1Terms used in this part.
262.10Purpose, scope, and applicability.
262.11Hazardous waste determination and recordkeeping.
262.13Generator category determination.
262.14Conditions for exemption for a very small quantity generator.
262.15Satellite accumulation area regulations for small and large quantity generators.
262.16Conditions for exemption for a small quantity generator that accumulates hazardous waste.
262.17Conditions for exemption for a large quantity generator that accumulates hazardous waste.
262.18EPA identification numbers and re-notification for small quantity generators and large quantity generators.
262.20General requirements.
262.21Manifest tracking numbers, manifest printing, and obtaining manifests.
262.22Number of copies.
262.23Use of the manifest.2 × 1 pubs
262.24Use of the electronic manifest.
262.25Electronic manifest signatures.
262.27Waste minimization certification.
262.30Packaging.
262.31Labeling.
262.32Marking.
262.33Placarding.
262.35Liquids in landfills prohibition.
262.40Recordkeeping.
262.41Biennial report for large quantity generators.
262.42Exception reporting.
262.43Additional reporting.
262.44Recordkeeping for small quantity generators.
262.70Farmers.
262.80Applicability.
262.81Definitions.
262.82General conditions.
262.83Exports of hazardous waste.
262.84Imports of hazardous waste.
262.200Definitions for this subpart.
262.201Applicability of this subpart.
262.202This subpart is optional.
262.203How an eligible academic entity indicates it will be subject to the requirements of this subpart.
262.204How an eligible academic entity indicates it will withdraw from the requirements of this subpart.
262.205Summary of the requirements of this subpart.
262.206Labeling and management standards for containers of unwanted material in the laboratory.
262.207Training.
262.208Removing containers of unwanted material from the laboratory.
262.209Where and when to make the hazardous waste determination and where to send containers of unwanted material upon removal from the laboratory.
262.210Making the hazardous waste determination in the laboratory before the unwanted material is removed from the laboratory.
262.211Making the hazardous waste determination at an on-site central accumulation area.
262.212Making the hazardous waste determination at an on-site interim status or permitted treatment, storage or disposal facility.
262.213Laboratory clean-outs.
262.214Laboratory management plan.
262.215Unwanted material that is not solid or hazardous waste.
262.216Non-laboratory hazardous waste generated at an eligible academic entity.
262.230Applicability.
262.231Definitions for this subpart.
262.232Conditions for a generator managing hazardous waste from an episodic event.
262.233Petition to manage one additional episodic event per calendar year.
262.250Applicability.
262.251Maintenance and operation of facility.
262.252Required equipment.
262.253Testing and maintenance of equipment.
262.254Access to communications or alarm system.
262.255Required aisle space.
262.256Arrangements with local authorities.
262.260Purpose and implementation of contingency plan.
262.261Content of contingency plan.
262.262Copies of contingency plan.
262.263Amendment of contingency plan.
262.264Emergency coordinator.
262.265Emergency procedures.
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