The use or presence of these at your facility could subject you to the Colorado Hazardous Waste Regulations. Note: These lists are not all-inclusive. The use of other products may generate hazardous waste.
Solvents, including
- Acetone.
- Ethanol.
- Pentane.
- Heptane.
- Methyl Ethyl Ketone.
- Dichloromethane/methylene chloride.
- Toluene.
- Chloroform.
- Xylene.
Acids & bases, including
- Formic acid.
- P-toluenesulfonic acid.
- Sodium bicarbonate.
- Acetic acid.
- Camphorsulfonic acid.
Other chemicals, including
- Unsellable/unusable converted hemp products.
- Unusable mother liquor.
- Expired/unusable chemical products.
- HPLC & lab standards & reagents.
- Contaminated or used PPE, debris, spill cleanup material.
How do I know if I need to comply?
- Review the Colorado Hazardous Waste Regulations.
- Visit our web page for guidance and additional resources.
- If you don't have one, apply for an EPA ID number.
- Notify us of your operations.
- Contact the customer technical assistance line:
- 303-692-3320
- comments.hmwmd@state.co.us
- Attend our virtual training.
What if I don’t comply?
If you generate hazardous waste and do not comply with the regulations, you may be subject to unannounced inspections, administrative or civil penalties, and even criminal prosecution.