0860 State Board of Equalization
Program Descriptions

0570125 - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES TAX PROGRAM

These programs provide revenue for the Hazardous Waste Control Account (HWCA) and the Toxic Substances Control Account (TSCA). The fees provide funding to the Department of Toxic Substances to regulate hazardous waste in California. Generators of hazardous waste, hazardous waste facilities and certain business organizations, as identified by statutes, are subject to the fees. The BOE administers the following fee programs in partnership with the department: Disposal Fee (HWCA), Facility Fee (HWCA), Generator Fee (HWCA), Transportable Treatment Unit Fee (HWCA), Activity Fee (HWCA), and Environmental Fee (TSCA).