EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (HI)

First published: September 5, 2026Last verified: September 5, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (HI): a 101-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 101 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 (96%) and Part 265 Subpart C concepts (2%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

101

questions per paper

101

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Accumulation Time - LQG5%
Accumulation Time - SQG5%
Annual/Biennial Reporting5%
Central Accumulation Area Inspections5%
Container Labeling5%
Contingency Planning5%
Determining Applicability5%
Episodic Generation5%
Generator Categories9%
Land Disposal Restrictions5%
Manifesting5%
Mixing Hazardous Waste5%
Notification5%
Personnel Training5%
Preparedness - Arrangements with Responders5%
Preparedness - Emergency Coordinator5%
Recordkeeping Retention5%
Satellite Accumulation5%
Universal Waste5%
VSQG Requirements5%
Waste Determination5%

5 real sample questions

A waste is generally considered 'corrosive' under RCRA if it is aqueous and has a pH:

A. Between 6 and 8

B. Less than or equal to 2, or greater than or equal to 12.5

C. Exactly 7.0

D. Above 14

Source: 40 CFR § 261.22

The Toxicity Characteristic (TC) is determined using which specific analytical test method?

A. Flash point testing

B. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)

C. pH paper strip testing only

D. Visual inspection alone

Source: 40 CFR § 261.24

An LQG may generally accumulate hazardous waste on-site without a permit for up to how long?

A. 90 days

B. 180 days

C. 1 year with no conditions

D. There is no time limit for LQGs

Source: 40 CFR § 262.17

Under RCRA, who is responsible for determining whether a solid waste generated at a facility is a hazardous waste?

A. The waste hauler

B. The generator of the waste

C. The disposal facility only, after the waste arrives

D. EPA, on a case-by-case basis for every facility

Source: 40 CFR § 262.11

A waste is considered a 'hazardous waste' under RCRA if it is first a 'solid waste' and then meets which additional condition?

A. It is stored in a metal container

B. It exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste (ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity) or is specifically listed as a hazardous waste

C. It was generated more than 90 days ago

D. It has a market value

Source: 40 CFR § 261.3

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (HI) practice test?

101 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 101 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (HI) test cover?

21 domains, with the heaviest weight on Generator Categories (9%), Accumulation Time - LQG (5%), and Accumulation Time - SQG (5%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (HI) questions come from?

Primarily 40 CFR (96%) and Part 265 Subpart C concepts (2%) 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 (HI)?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.