Hazardous Waste is tracked “cradle-to-grave,” from generation to final disposal. Site and/or business-specific EPA Identification numbers, hazardous waste manifests, and reporting information are used to keep track of how much hazardous waste is generated, where it is generated, and its final management or disposal method.
An EPA identification number is a unique number assigned to sites that allows states and EPA to track activities regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Who needs an EPA ID Number?
- Small and large quantity generators
- Episodic events
- Hazardous waste transportation
- Hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal
- Hazardous waste fuel marketing
- Hazardous waste fuel burning
- Used oil fuel marketing
- Used oil fuel burning
- Used oil transportation and transfer
- Used oil processing and re-refining
- Large quantity universal waste handling
- Subpart K academic lab activity
- Hazardous secondary material activity
- Recognized trader for hazardous waste exports and/or imports
- E-manifest broker
How do I get an EPA ID Number in Idaho?
To receive further instructions on filing the Notification of Regulated Waste Activity form (8700-12), contact Jennifer Wiley by email or by calling (208) 373-0406. Each site or location will receive its own unique EPA identification number. There is no fee associated with this form.
A hazardous waste manifest is a shipping document that tracks waste from the generator to a permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility (TSDF). The manifest allows waste generators to verify that wastes have been properly delivered at the final destination. A manifest and EPA ID number must accompany hazardous waste any time it is moved off site.
In 2018, EPA launched the e-manifest tracking system, which tracks hazardous waste shipping electronically.
- For more information visit EPA’s hazardous waste e-manifest system.
Annual Report
Small and large quantity generators of hazardous waste are required to report the following to DEQ annually:
- Types and quantities of hazardous waste generated and shipped in the last year
- Type and quantity of waste currently stored on site
- Waste shipped and treated in Idaho or out of state
Operators of hazardous waste disposal facilities must also report annually on the types and quantities of received wastes generated in Idaho or out of state.
Reports are due to DEQ by January 31 each year using either of the following:
Biennial Reporting
EPA requires large quantity generators and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF) to report biennially on the quantities, type, and management of hazardous waste generated, shipped, and received from off-site locations.
How to File an Exception, Discrepancy, or Unmanifested Waste Report
Per EPA’s e-Manifest Third Rule, starting on December 1, 2025, all exception, discrepancy, and unmanifested waste reports must be filed through RCRAInfo. The reporting area in RCRAInfo is under the e-Manifest tab. Navigate to the “Other Actions” dropdown menu, then select “Create/Manage Reports.”
Requests for Extensions on Hazardous Waste Accumulation
DEQ may grant an extension for hazardous waste accumulation for a generator that cannot meet hazardous waste accumulation time limit requirements due to unforeseen, temporary, and uncontrolled circumstances. Generators must submit a hazardous waste accumulation extension request before the accumulation time limit exceedance to receive an extension and must include the following information:
- Description of the type of hazardous waste
- Date of accumulation of the waste
- Date of the time limit exceedance
- Description of circumstances surrounding the extension request
- Approaches taken to meet the accumulation time limit
- Expected date of disposal
Submit requests via email to hazwaste.reports@deq.idaho.gov. Include “Extension Request” and the facility’s EPA ID in the subject line. If the request is approved, an extension of up to 30 days may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
Small Quantity Generator (SQC) Re-notification
Beginning September 2021 and every 4 years thereafter, SQGs must re-notify DEQ of hazardous waste management activities. Use the same process described in the EPA Identification Number tab. Contact DEQ to get the Notification of Regulated Waste form.
Staff Contact
Hazardous Waste Data Analyst