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VSQG Businesses/Commercial Hazardous Waste Disposal
If your business or non-household generates hazardous waste, you may be able to dispose of the waste through the City of Santa Maria’s Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs)/Business Hazardous Waste program at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill (SMRL) Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW) at 2065 East Main Street.
What is VSQG?
State regulations define a business as a VSQG if it generates less than:
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27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month, or
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1 quart or 2.2 pounds of acutely hazardous waste per month
State and Federal Laws limit the use of this type of program to businesses that qualify as a VSQG. Businesses generating more than the above amounts are required to use a licensed hazardous waste hauler to manifest and transport waste. Historical accumulations of waste may require the services of a licensed hazardous waste hauler.
What types of hazardous waste can I bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Hazardous waste accepted includes acids, non-PCB ballasts, cleaners, paints, batteries, light bulbs, oil, and other hazardous wastes.
What will I need to participate?
If your business does qualify as a VSQG, you must first have the following to bring your hazardous waste to our Facility:
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EPA Identification Number
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An approved Disposal Form with information about your hazardous waste
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An appointment for depositing hazardous waste
How do I get started?
- EPA Identification Number:
In California, every business which generates or accumulates hazardous waste is required to have an EPA ID number. The EPA ID numbers are not issued by the City. If you need an EPA ID number, Contact the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) at https://dtsc.ca.gov/apply-for-hazardous-waste-epa-id-number/.
- Disposal Forms:
Complete and submit the VSQG/Business Hazardous Waste Disposal Request Form.
- Submit Form:
- Email scanned form to: bizhazwaste@cityofsantamaria.org
- Fax (805) 928-7240; Attention: Regulatory Compliance Division
- Mail or deliver to the Utilities Department at 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93455; Attention: Regulatory Compliance-Diversion
- Appointment:
If approved, Regulatory Compliance staff will contact you to schedule a hazardous waste delivery appointment. Appointments are scheduled Wednesday mornings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. at 15-minute intervals.
When you arrive at your appointment, bring a copy of your approved Business Hazardous Waste Disposal Form with your hazardous waste. Final disposal costs will be determined at the time of collection based on the final weights and type of materials.
- Fees:
Fees are determined by material type and weight. Materials, including their storage containers, will be weighed for an actual true weight at the HHW. Weight will be rounded to the nearest pound. Payment is due at time of disposal at the SMRL Scalehouse and can be made using cash; Visa debit cards; or American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards.
Rates
Click here for current disposal rates for hazardous waste.
Types of Hazardous Waste:
Please Note:
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The City is not a regulatory agency and cannot advise you regarding hazardous waste regulations or your current status as a VSQG. If you are unsure if the business is a VSQG, or if you have questions about hazardous waste regulations, please call the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services at (805) 681-4900 or visit https://www.countyofsb.org/414/Environmental-Health for further information.
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The City of Santa Maria reserves the right to provide information to County Environmental Health agencies to verify your compliance with VSQG regulations.
For more information, call the Utilities Department at (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270.