Hazardous Waste from a Business, Organization, School, etc. (Very Small Quantity Generators VSQGs)

• Appointments are REQUIRED for All non-residential participants (businesses, organizations, schools, etc.)
• Schedule appointments by TELEPHONE ONLY. Call the RecycleSmart hotline at 231-941-5555. Do NOT use the online appointment system.
• Submit a 2018 Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Registration and Certification Form (once per calendar year; 5 days prior to your first event)
• Submit a Hazardous Materials Inventory Form (5 days prior to each event attending)
• There is a $1.30/pound fee for quantities of hazardous waste greater than 150 pounds.

An organization qualifies as a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) IF:

• No more than 220 pounds (or about 25 gallons) of hazardous waste is generated in a given calendar month AND
• No more than 220 pounds of hazardous was is accumulated in a given month.

Additional information about VSQGs (formerly CESQGs) and 40CFR Part 260.15 can be found here:

• State of Michigan CESQG Information PDF

• United States EPA Hazardous Waste Generators