Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch

The resources below serve as user-friendly references to assist generators in locating resources addressing specific regulatory issues within the hazardous waste generator program. Many of these are EPA resources addressing these issues within the federal hazardous waste program. Please refer to the Hawaii Administrative Rules guidebooks or contact the Hazardous Waste Section to check for differences between the federal regulations and Hawaii state regulations.

Hazardous Waste Generators (general)

• Hazardous Waste Generator Regulations Compendium (EPA)
• Fact Sheet on Requirements for Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) of Hazardous Waste (EPA)
• Fact Sheet on Requirements for Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) of Hazardous Waste (EPA)
• Managing Your Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses (EPA)

Aerosol cans (2021 new UW rule webinar)

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer disposal guidance (EPA)

Batteries

• Lithium-ion battery information
• U.S. DOT Safety Advisory on Lithium Batteries
• Lead Acid Battery Waste FAQ

Construction & Demolition Waste Disposal Guidance

E-waste (electronic item universal waste) 

• See History of recent rule updates
• 2021 UW rules webinar
• 2024 rule update: UW handlers may shred or crush electronic storage media with specific management conditions.
• E-waste guidance document (March 1, 2023 v1) [Removed; obsolete due to January 29, 2024 rule changes. Will be updated soon.]

Lamps

• Fluorescent Lamp Crushing Units
• Q:Can I manage broken lamps as universal waste? Added December 2018
  A: The Hazardous Waste Program adopted the federal rules for Universal Waste Lamps in chapter 11-273.1, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), on July 17, 2017. Under the new regulations, handlers may now manage all lamps, including broken lamps, as universal waste. All handlers of universal waste must immediately clean up and place in a container lamps that are broken or show evidence of breakage, leakage, or damage that could cause the release of mercury or other hazardous constituents. Containers must be closed, structurally sound, and compatible with the contents of the lamps. Universal waste labeling/marking, accumulation time limits, shipping, and tracking rules apply. See chapter 11-273.1, HAR, and accompanying guidebooks.

Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) compliance guidance

Manifests

• Q: How do I submit manifest copies to my State?
  A: Hawaii does not require copies of hazardous waste manifests to be submitted to the State unless specifically requested by the Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch (for example, as a follow-up to a hazardous waste inspection).

Pharmaceuticals

• Pharmaceutical sewer ban factsheet & pharmaceutical sewer ban factsheet for POTWs
• HERC 10 step blueprint for management pharmaceutical waste (2022 edition)
• Hawaii pharmaceuticals rule (2021 new rule webinar)

Quick reference guide FAQs

Solar panels

• See History of recent rule updates
• 2021 UW rules webinar
• Note: 2024 rule update: UW handlers may remove solar panel frames with specific management conditions.

Solvent-contaminated wipes – EPA’s frequently asked questions Added December 2018
Answers regarding container closure and use of plastic bags are under “accumulation.” Remember that Hawaii’s rule differs from the federal rule–the accumulation start date must be marked on each container.

Temporary Emergency Permit Guidance

 

Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
Hawai’i Department of Health
2827 Waimano Home Road #100
Pearl City, Hawai’i 96782

Phone: (808) 586-4226