3960 Department of Toxic Substances Control
Program Descriptions

13 - HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Hazardous Waste Management program regulates the generation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste to minimize risks to public health and the environment. The program oversees 117 authorized facilities managing hazardous waste, approximately 900 registered businesses transporting hazardous waste, over 650 facilities/generators subject to corrective actions. Additionally, the program manages approximately $2.2 billion in financial assurance resources, and supports and oversees local agencies implementing the hazardous waste elements of the Unified Program.

The program monitors hazardous waste transfer, storage, treatment, and disposal facilities for illegal activity, including electronic manifest surveillance and monitoring registered hazardous waste transporters and enforcing hazardous waste requirement violations found through routine inspections, complaint investigations, and other focused enforcement initiatives. The program also ensures compliance with hazardous waste requirements related to electronic waste and used oil.