The Pollution Prevention Institute, through the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program, or SBEAP, works primarily with hazardous waste regulations by providing free and confidential compliance assistance for Kansas small businesses that may need help understanding or identifying how the regulations apply to their facility. This service is administered through our hotline, email, on-site visits, training events and the various resources below. In addition to dealing with hazardous waste regulations, SBEAP also assists with air quality permits, storage tank regulations, and waste or stormwater permits. To request assistance, call 800-578-8898 or email sbeap@ksu.edu.
Hazardous waste handlers training
This KDHE-approved online training will take most users about one hour to complete. Once logged onto the training, participants have 30 days to complete it. A "Certificate of Completion" will be sent via email when the training is successfully completed. Training must be documented, so the certificate can be printed or filed electronically with other hazardous waste management records. This online training should be complimented with facility-specific training and is not suitable for LQGs. The training offers the use of an immersive reader, so participants can choose to listen to the training while reading along. The cost of the training is $50 per participant.
Who should take this training? With the exception of non-accumulating CESQGs, all generators are required to provide annual training with regard to their employees’ hazardous waste management duties. New employees must have training within six months of taking a position that requires handling or managing hazardous waste. It is important that you supplement any classroom training with on-site instruction. Training must be documented, and like other RCRA records, maintain record for three years or more.
Household hazardous waste posters
In Kansas, household hazardous waste (HHW) refers to a type of household waste that would be “hazardous waste” under RCRA if it were not household waste (K.A.R. 28-29-1100(b)(1)). In general, this means that the household waste is ignitable, corrosive, reactive and/or toxic. Common examples include oil-based paints, solvents, heavy-duty cleaners, lithium batteries and pesticides. Properly dispose of HHW by taking it to a local HHW facility.
PPI, in partnership with KDHE, has developed a series of four household hazardous waste posters to aid those working at Kansas satellite HHW facilities. Learn more and download the posters here.
Vape waste
Vape waste refers to any combination of discarded vape devices or components. It can include disposable vape pens, rechargeable e-cigarettes, vape juice cartridges and residual vape liquids. Vape waste is a danger to human and environmental health: lithium-ion batteries are a serious fire risk and can leach out heavy metals when damaged or improperly disposed of, and nicotine can be deadly when ingested, absorbed through the skin or inhaled in large amounts. Accidental exposure can be especially dangerous to children and to individuals with respiratory issues.
PPI, in partnership with KDHE, created a vape waste handling and disposal guidance document for Kansas schools and a vape waste poster for retailers. Learn more and download these documents here.
Hazardous waste compliance calendar
This calendar contains container inspection and training logs. It features different compliance topics each month along with short tips and links to resources. Click the links below to download and print the current compliance calendar. Hard copies of these calendars are no longer available.
2026 Hazardous Waste Compliance Calendar
2025 Hazardous Waste Compliance Calendar
Vape waste
Vape waste refers to any combination of discarded vape devices or components. It can include disposable vape pens, rechargeable e-cigarettes, vape juice cartridges and residual vape liquids. Vape waste is a danger to human and environmental health: lithium-ion batteries are a serious fire risk and can leach out heavy metals when damaged or improperly disposed of, and nicotine can be deadly when ingested, absorbed through the skin or inhaled in large amounts. Accidental exposure can be especially dangerous to children and to individuals with respiratory issues.
PPI, in partnership with KDHE, created a vape waste handling and disposal guidance document for Kansas schools and a vape waste poster for retailers. Learn more and download these documents here.
Container management training video
Container management violations are some of the most frequently cited violations by Kansas inspectors. Watch this short video to learn how you can ensure the containers at your facility are managed in compliance with the requirement. You can also download the KDHE technical guidance document on container management.
Hazardous waste determinations video
In this video, PPI's Nancy Larson walks you through hazardous waste determinations, how to document them and what to do if a waste is unknown.
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