What is the maximum amount of hazardous waste before it goes under RCRA?

• A. 100 lbs
• B. 220 lbs
• C. 500 lbs
• D. 1000 lbs

Answer: (B)

RCRA generator status hinges on how much hazardous waste you generate each month. The line between the smallest category and the larger ones is 100 kilograms per month, which is about 220 pounds. If you generate 220 pounds or less in a month, you’re considered a Very Small Quantity Generator and face the least stringent rules. If you exceed that amount, you move into larger generator categories with more requirements. So the maximum amount before it falls under the broader RCRA regulatory framework is about 220 pounds per month. The other options don’t fit because 100 pounds is well below the threshold, while 500 and 1000 pounds exceed the VSQG limit and place you in higher categories.