What is the Satellite Accumulation Rule?
There is a limited exception to the 180 day storage rule called the satellite accumulation rule. Up to 55 gallons of hazardous waste (or 1 quart of acute hazardous waste) can be exempt from the 180 day requirement if it is kept at or near the place of generation and is under the operator’s control at all times. While the waste is accumulating at this satellite accumulation point, the container must be marked with the words “Hazardous Waste” or other words identifying the contents of the container. Once the container is full, the waste must be removed from the satellite accumulation point and/or once more than 55 gallons has been accumulated, the 180 day provision goes into effect.
