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EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (Illinois)

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

EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (Illinois): a 130-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 2 full papers of 50 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 (63%) and 35 Ill. Adm. Code (9%) of this exam's citations.

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2
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
130
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
In what year did Illinois formally adopt USEPA's 2016 Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule into 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722?
A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2019
D. 2021
Source: Illinois EPA, Hazardous Waste program page (epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-management/waste-disposal/hazardous-waste.html); 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722
Which statement correctly describes Illinois's relationship to USEPA's 2016 Generator Improvements Rule?
A. Illinois adopted the rule in 2019, replacing CESQG with VSQG terminology in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.114
B. Illinois adopted only the re-notification provision but not the VSQG terminology change
C. Illinois adopted the rule automatically in 2016 with no separate state rulemaking
D. Illinois never adopted the rule and still uses CESQG terminology
Source: 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.114; Illinois EPA hazardous waste program page
Under 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.118, an Illinois SQG must re-notify IEPA of its generator status on what schedule?
A. Every four years, with the first deadline of September 1, 2021
B. Every two years, matching the federal biennial report
C. Only once, at initial USEPA ID application
D. Annually, by March 1
Source: 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.118
Under 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.118, by what deadline must an Illinois LQG re-notify IEPA using USEPA Form 8700-12?
A. December 31 annually
B. September 1 of odd-numbered years
C. There is no re-notification requirement for LQGs
D. March 1 of each even-numbered year
Source: 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.118; 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.141
Under 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.113, which generator category applies to an Illinois facility generating 850 kg of non-acute hazardous waste in a calendar month?
A. SQG
B. VSQG
C. LQG
D. There is no generator category for that quantity
Source: 35 Ill. Adm. Code 722.113
Same exam, other states
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Real-world data for this exam
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: real median wage (IL)May 2025$61,330/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (Illinois) practice test?
130 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (Illinois) test cover?
19 domains, with the heaviest weight on Generator Categories (VSQG/SQG/LQG) (13%), Accumulation Time & Satellite Areas (10%), and Manifest Requirements (10%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (Illinois) questions come from?
Primarily 40 CFR (63%) and 35 Ill. Adm. Code (9%) 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 (Illinois)?
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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