Business, Municipalities, & Non-Profits

Because of EPA regulations, we only work with businesses, municipalities and/or non-profits that qualify as Very Small Quantity Generators. This includes all agricultural operations.

What’s a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)?
VSQGs are defined by federal and state waste disposal regulations. VSQG businesses generate less than 100 kilograms of hazardous waste in a month (100 kg = 220 pounds or 27 gallons) and no more than 1 kilogram of an acute hazardous waste in a month (1 kg = 2.2 pounds). Typical VSQGs include painters, contractors, property managers, autobody shops, dry cleaners, schools, small laboratories, medical clinics, salons, and many others.

Who May Participate?
Only qualifying VSQG businesses and entities operating within Marshall County may participate in our VSQG program. Businesses that generate greater than 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month cannot participate. If you fall into this group, call us for disposal options – we can help.

What Do You Accept?
See the fee schedule for all the materials we can accept and associated fees. Please note the container size of the waste must be less than 5 gallons total. Waste in a container that is larger than 5 gallons in size maximum is not accepted.

How Do I Use This Program?
All VSQGs are required to make an appointment to drop off their waste. Please call our office to set up an appointment or use our scheduling tool on our website home page.
Print our registration form and inventory. Bring this with you to your appointment. These steps will ensure we are ready for you to drop off your materials. 

• Registration Form here
• Inventory Form here

How Do I Pay?
VSQGs will be charged for their waste at the time of disposal. Fees are based on the assessed weight or count of each kind of waste stream (i.e.: acids, bases, flammable liquids, batteries, toxics, light bulbs, video monitors/televisions). Businesses may be invoiced or may pay at the time of drop-off with cash or check. Checks should be made out to the Marshall County Solid Waste District. In the past, we have been able to waive fees on some entities. This is no longer the case due to rising costs for disposal. 

Commercial chemicals and laboratories. We are not equipped to do laboratory clean-outs. We have a variety of resources to help schools or businesses who require assistance with disposing of commercial chemicals–just call us!