Generator's TSDF Selection Checklist

This document is a checklist designed for hazardous waste generators to assess and evaluate Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) managing their waste. It outlines the importance of conducting standardized, objective, and quantitative assessments of TSDFs to facilitate comparisons and informed decision-making regarding environmentally sound waste management practices. The checklist emphasizes the necessity of using objective measurements and developing a systematic approach to evaluate various aspects of TSDFs, including site management, waste acceptance control, transportation services, discharges, surrounding community factors, financial assurances, and compliance history. Each category includes specific criteria that should be assessed, with suggestions for assigning weightings and scores to quantify the evaluation. The document provides a structured format for recording assessments, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered in the decision-making process.