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    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) program at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 2065 East Main Street.

    What is VSQG?

    State regulations define a business as a VSQG if it generates less than:

    • 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month, or

    • 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: 

    • EPA Identification Number 

    • Business Hazardous Waste Charge Application 

    • An approved Disposal Form with information about your hazardous waste 

    • An appointment for depositing hazardous waste  

    How do I get started?

    1. EPA Identification Number:

        In California, every business which generates or accumulates hazardous waste is required to have an EPA ID number. If you need an EPA ID number, click here. Complete Form 1358 and follow submission instructions. The DTSC will issue the number within about two weeks.

    2. Business Hazardous Waste Charge Account:

        You must have an account with the City of Santa Maria to use the Household Hazardous Waste Facility as a VSQG. If you do not have an account, complete and submit the Business Hazardous Waste Charge Application.

    3. Disposal Forms:

        Complete and submit the Business Hazardous Waste Disposal Form. If approved, a cost estimate will be determined.

    4. Submit Form:
      • 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 Division
      • Email scanned form to: diversion@cityofsantamaria.org

    5. 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.

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    Rates 

    Click here for current disposal rates for hazardous waste. 

    Types of Hazardous Waste: 

    For more information, call the Utilities Department at (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270.