Closed Container Requirements

40 CFR Parts 264.173 and 265.173

The federal hazardous waste regulations (40 CFR Parts 264/265.173) state, "A container holding hazardous waste must always be closed during storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste.

EPA 40 CFR 264.1086 and EPA 40 CFR 265.1087 Closed Container Regulations (Federal Register 12/6/94) Containers which store hazardous waste must have a cover which operates with no detectable organic emissions when all container openings, (e.g., lids, bungs, hatches, etc.) are secured in a closed, sealed position.

Each container opening shall be maintained in a closed, sealed position at all times that hazardous waste is in the container except when it is necessary to use the opening to:

• Add, remove, inspect, or sample the material in the container;
  
• Inspect, maintain, repair, or replace equipment located inside the container, or
  
• Vent gases or vapors from a cover located over or enclosing an open container…
  
• Safety devices that vent directly to the atmosphere may be used on the devices meeting all of the following conditions:
  
• The safety device is not used for planned or routine venting of organic vapors from the container
  
• The safety device remains in a closed, sealed position at all times.

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Related Documents & Links
40 CFR 264.1086
40 CFR 265.1087