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EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (CO)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
TL;DR

EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (CO): a 30-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 30 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 40 CFR (70%) and 6 CCR (13%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
30
questions per paper
30
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Under the RCRA Generator Improvements Rule, a facility that generates 100 kilograms or less of hazardous waste per month (and 1 kg or less of acute hazardous waste) is classified as which generator category?
A. Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)
B. Small Quantity Generator (SQG)
C. Large Quantity Generator (LQG)
D. Conditionally Non-Regulated Generator
Source: 40 CFR 262.13
A Colorado facility generates 450 kg of hazardous waste in a calendar month and no acute hazardous waste. Under 40 CFR 262.13, how is this facility classified for that month?
A. Large Quantity Generator (LQG)
B. Small Quantity Generator (SQG)
C. Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)
D. Exempt generator
Source: 40 CFR 262.13
Under federal RCRA regulations applicable in Colorado, how long may a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) accumulate hazardous waste on-site without a storage permit, absent an approved extension?
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. 270 days
D. One year
Source: 40 CFR 262.17
A Colorado Small Quantity Generator (SQG) ships its hazardous waste to a designated facility located more than 200 miles away. What is the maximum on-site accumulation time allowed without a permit?
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. 270 days
D. 365 days
Source: 40 CFR 262.16
Under the satellite accumulation area provisions at 40 CFR 262.15, hazardous waste may accumulate at or near the point of generation, under the control of the operator, without triggering the standard accumulation time limit, provided the container holds no more than how much hazardous waste (or 1 quart of acute hazardous waste)?
A. 55 gallons
B. 110 gallons
C. 10 gallons
D. 220 gallons
Source: 40 CFR 262.15
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Real-world data for this exam
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: real median wage (CO)May 2025$59,920/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (CO) practice test?
30 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 30 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (CO) test cover?
16 domains, with the heaviest weight on Colorado State Program (13%), Generator Categories (10%), and Listed Wastes (10%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (CO) questions come from?
Primarily 40 CFR (70%) and 6 CCR (13%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free diagnostic for EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (CO)?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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