3960 Department of Toxic Substances Control
Program Descriptions

13 - HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

This program regulates the generation, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste to minimize risks to public health and the environment. The program oversees 126 permitted facilities which manage hazardous waste, approximately 930 registered businesses which transport hazardous waste, over 620 facilities/generators subject to corrective action, and over $1.8 billion in financial assurance. This program monitors hazardous waste transfer, storage, treatment and disposal facilities for illegal activity; including electronic manifest surveillance and monitoring of registered hazardous waste haulers; and takes appropriate enforcement action against hazardous waste handlers that violate hazardous waste requirements found through routine inspections, complaint investigations, and focused enforcement initiatives. This program also ensures compliance with hazardous waste requirements related to electronic waste fraud and certain consumer products including lead in jewelry and toxic substances in packaging.