40 C.F.R. § 264.173
Management of containers.
Cite as 40 C.F.R. § 264.173 (2026)
(a) A container holding hazardous waste must always be closed during storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste. (b) A container holding hazardous waste must not be opened, handled, or stored in a manner which may rupture the container or cause it to leak. [ Comment: Reuse of containers in transportation is governed by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations including those set forth in 49 CFR 173.28.]
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 49:173.28.