What is satellite accumulation, and what is a typical container limit in this area?

• A. Satellite accumulation is accumulation of waste in the landfill; limit 1,000 gallons
• B. Satellite accumulation is accumulation at the point of generation in containers; limit typically 55 gallons per container
• C. Accumulation in central area; limit 5 gallons
• D. Accumulation at storage facility; limit 500 liters

Answer: (B)

Satellite accumulation means keeping hazardous waste at or near the point where it is generated, in containers, rather than moving it all to a central storage area immediately. The typical container limit in this setup is 55 gallons per container, so waste can be stored in multiple containers at the generation point as long as each container does not exceed 55 gallons. This arrangement helps minimize handling and speeds the transfer to a central area when needed. The other options describe incorrect locations (landfill, central area, or storage facility) or use nonstandard units, which don’t match how satellite accumulation is defined.