Business Program

Business Hazardous Waste Collection Program

The Mesa County Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HWCF) provides a safe and affordable disposal and recycling options for businesses which are Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG) within Mesa County. The program is fee based and will require each business/VSQG to register with the Mesa County HWCF.

Services provided through the business program includes:

• Waste characterization support - site visit
• Disposal/recycle options and referral
• Information resource

What is a VSQG?

VSQGs are defined by federal and state waste disposal regulations. ALL businesses must meet the following requirements to utilize the VSQG waste collection program:

A generator is a VSQG if:

• • Generates no more than 100 Kilograms of hazardous waste in that month (100 kg = 220 pounds or ~25 gallons) in a month
  • Generates no more than 1 Kilogram of an acute hazardous waste in that month
  • Never accumulates more than 1000 kg, 2,200 pounds, or 220 gallons of hazardous waste on-site at one time
  • Never accumulates more acute hazardous waste than 1 kg or 2.2 pounds on-site at one time

Does My Business Qualify for the Program?

The Mesa County Hazardous Waste Collection Program considers any person who attempts to derive a profit through its operations or activities and generates hazardous waste a business.

Examples of businesses/VSQG generators include, but are not limited to:

• • All non-residential businesses, including those utilized by non-profit organizations.
  • Rental properties.
  • Hobbyists who sell their articles.
  • Auto shops.
  • Painters and electricians.
  • Greenhouses.
  • Maintenance departments.
  • Farms and ranches.
  • Veterinaries.
  • Dentists and Medical clinics.
  • Dry Cleaners