Hazardous Waste Program
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The Hazardous Waste Program is responsible for regulating the storage, treatment, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste in the state of South Dakota. The hazardous waste program also provides technical assistance, conducts inspections, conducts complaint investigations, and assigns generator identification numbers.
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Medical waste treatment facility |
Temporary storage of used oil |
To determine whether your business generates hazardous waste, the handbook entitled, "Managing Your Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses" is a good starting reference document. This handbook is available on the federal Environmental Protection Agency web site at http://www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/generation/sqg/handbook/k01005.pdf.
After reviewing the handbook if you have any questions, or if your situation does not appear to be addressed, contact the South Dakota Hazardous Waste section by e-mail or by calling (605) 773-3153. If you wish to read the South Dakota statutes and regulations pertaining to generators of hazardous waste, visit the South Dakota Environmental Permitting and Regulation Guide or read the following: South Dakota Codified Law 34A-11, Administrative Rules of South Dakota 74:28, and 40 CFR Parts 260-265 and 266-299.
To obtain a hazardous waste ID Number, complete the Notification of Regulated Waste Activity Form.
Click on Hazardous Waste Biennial Report for information about submitting a report.
METH LABS
For information pertaining to the cleanup of meth labs click on Clandestine Meth Labs.
LEAD PAINT
Lead-Based Paint Removals
Structural renovation projects often involve the removal of surface coatings that contain lead. Historically many structures, including commercial buildings, water towers and bridges, were painted with coatings containing lead and other heavy metals such as mercury and chromium. In some cases, coatings also contained Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These heavy metals and PCBs were added to the coating formulation as insecticidal agents and to enhance color longevity. When the owner of commercial entities decide the surface should be removed, precautions to safeguard individuals performing the removal are appropriate. Although the DENR does not regulate the removal process, assistance regarding applicable federal requirements can be obtained from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 office by calling Amanda Hasty, Environmental Protection Specialist, at 1-800-227-8917 ext. 6966, or via the EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/region8/toxics/leadpnt/.
Lead-Based Paint Disposal
DENR's Waste Management staff can assist commercial business owners and removal contractors with questions regarding the disposal of lead-based paint debris. Disposal options for the collected debris will be based upon whether the waste stream is considered a hazardous waste and the amount of debris generated. Removal contractors and building owners need to include these factors when preparing and responding to bid specifications. For assistance with disposal options for lead-based paint debris, please contact the Waste Management Program at 605-773-3153.
For a list of companies who have indicated to DENR their availability to perform lead-based paint removal and/or testing in South Dakota, click here.
MERCURY
For EPA information about cleanup of Mercury in Schools go to:
http://www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/tsd/mercury/school.htm
For EPA information about disposal and cleanup of Mercury spills go to:
http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/
SHARPS
For EPA information about safe methods of disposal for medical needles (sharps) go to: http://www.epa.gov/osw/nonhaz/industrial/medical/disposal.htm.
SCHOOL CLEANUP
For an electronic copy of the School Chemical Cleanout Toolkit for Region 8 states go to:
http://www.peakstoprairies.org/chemcleanout/index.cfm
Links to hazardous waste handlers or recyclers servicing South Dakota:
Hazardous Waste Contractors
Antifreeze Recyclers
Battery Recyclers
Electronics Recyclers
Mercury and Bulb Recyclers
Transporters/Marketers of used Oil and Oil Filters
If you have additional questions pertaining to hazardous waste,
contact Carrie Jacobson by e-mail or by calling (605) 773-3153.
