EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (IN)

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

TL;DR

EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator (IN): a 33-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 33 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 (100%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

33

questions per paper

33

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Accumulation Time3%
Conditional Exemptions6%
Container Compatibility3%
Container Management6%
Definition Solid Waste3%
Documentation Records3%
Emergency Situations3%
Exception Reporting3%
Generator Classification9%
Generator Reporting3%
Generator Responsibilities3%
Hazard Determination3%
Incompatible Waste3%
Labeling Marking6%
Manifest Requirements6%
Off Site Facility Selection3%
Storage Requirements9%
Toxicity Testing3%
Training Requirements3%
Transporter Coordination3%
Vsqg Satellite Areas3%
Waste Identification12%

5 real sample questions

A waste solution has a pH of 1.2 and corrodes steel. What hazard characteristic applies?

A. Toxicity

B. Correct. Corrosivity is defined by pH below 2 or ability to corrode steel.

C. Reactivity

D. Ignitability

Source: 40 CFR 261.22

A manufacturing facility generates 95 kilograms of hazardous waste per calendar month. How is this generator classified under RCRA?

A. Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)

B. Small Quantity Generator (SQG)

C. Large Quantity Generator (LQG)

D. Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG)

Source: 40 CFR 262.41

A printing operation generates 150 kilograms of hazardous waste monthly. Which category applies?

A. Exempt from RCRA reporting

B. Large Quantity Generator (LQG)

C. Correct. SQG applies to generators producing 100-1000 kg/month.

D. Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)

Source: 40 CFR 262.41

A facility must determine if a solid waste is hazardous by evaluating which characteristics?

A. Weight, volume, source, and density

B. Appearance, cost, disposal method, and age

C. Correct. Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity define hazardous waste.

D. Color, odor, texture, and phase

Source: 40 CFR 261.3

Which of the following best defines an ignitable hazardous waste?

A. Any waste that has ever been exposed to heat or flame

B. Waste that contains any amount of combustible material

C. Waste that darkens or discolors when exposed to air

D. Correct. A liquid with a flash point below 140°F or a solid that burns.

Source: 40 CFR 261.21

Same exam, other states

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Real-world data for this exam

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: real median wage (IN)May 2025$46,680/yr

Frequently asked questions

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

33 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 33 each with no repeats across papers.

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

22 domains, with the heaviest weight on Waste Identification (12%), Generator Classification (9%), and Storage Requirements (9%).

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

Primarily 40 CFR (100%) 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 (IN)?

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