Farmers must comply with the disposal instructions on the pesticide label and triple-rinse each container. To be a conditionally exempt small quantity generator, you must produce less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month. EPA has established detailed rules for the operation and security of facilities for the treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste. These rules address personnel, safety, closure, and virtually every other aspect of maintaining a treatment, storage, or disposal facility. RCRA regulates underground storage tanks.
Petroleum is a regulated substance.
Regulation of underground storage tanks has been delegated to many states. However, EPA may impose a penalty in addition to state sanctions. Penalties under RCRA can be quite severe. The maximum sentence will be doubled for repeat offenders. RCRA also authorizes private citizens to bring civil suits to enforce its provisions against offenders.