Hazardous Waste Manifest

A Hazardous Waste Manifest is a tracking document that accompanies a shipment of hazardous waste from its point of generation to its final destination at a licensed treatment, storage, or disposal facility. The manifest is required by federal and state hazardous waste regulations to ensure the safe and legal transportation and management of hazardous waste. The purpose of the manifest is to provide a clear and consistent record of the waste’s characteristics, quantity, and handling, and to enable emergency responders and regulators to quickly identify and respond to any incidents or discrepancies. The manifest typically includes information about the generator, transporter, and designated facility, as well as a description of the waste, its hazard class, and its packaging and labeling. The document must be signed by authorized representatives of each party and must be retained for a specified period of time. A Hazardous Waste Manifest typically includes a generator’s certification, a transporter’s acknowledgement of receipt, and a designated facility’s certification of receipt and disposal. The document should be complete, accurate, and legible, and should be maintained in accordance with applicable recordkeeping requirements. Hazardous Waste Manifests are an important tool for ensuring the cradle-to-grave management of hazardous waste and for protecting public health and the environment.