Navigating the RCRA Cradle-to-Grave Process for Tank Cleaning: A Generator’s Handbook
For facilities that store fuels, chemicals, or other regulated substances, routine tank cleaning isn’t just about maintenance—it’s also about compliance. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), any waste generated during tank cleaning falls under strict federal guidelines.
This concept, known as “cradle-to-grave responsibility”, means the generator is legally responsible for the waste from the moment it’s created until its final disposal.
What Cradle-to-Grave Means for Generators
Generators remain accountable through the entire waste lifecycle:
Generation –...