Hazardous Waste—The Basics A resource
for small and medium-sized businesses in Orange County
The purpose of this
manual is to provide the reader with a quick and simple
reference regarding hazardous waste. It covers basic
concepts that businesses generating, storing or
disposing of hazardous waste need to know.
Underground Storage Tanks—The Basics A resource
for small and medium-sized businesses in Orange County
This manual is
intended to provide businesses with the tools necessary
to own and operate an underground storage tank system in
compliance with the rules and regulations enforced by
OCHCA.
CUPA Connection More Changes
on the Way! The CUPA Connection
will now be distributed to businesses once a year and in
a new expanded format. These changes reflect our
commitment to keep businesses informed with the most
current information available and in a timelier manner.
View Online APST Training Video
Business Assistance Workshop California
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act & Spill Prevention,
Control & Counter Measures Plan
(Flash video)
About Us
The Environmental Health
Division was designated by the State Secretary for Environmental
Protection on January 1, 1997 as the CUPA for the County of
Orange. The CUPA is the local administrative agency that
coordinates six programs regulating hazardous materials and
hazardous wastes in Orange County.
Hazardous Waste (HW)
Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks (APST)
Hazardous Materials Disclosure (HMD)
Business Plan (BP)
California Accidental Release Program (CalARP)
County and City Fire Agencies within Orange County have joined
the CUPA, as Participating Agencies, to form a partnership with
the County’s Unified Program. In most cities, Environmental
Health administers the Hazardous Waste, Underground Storage Tank
and Aboveground
Petroleum Storage
Tank programs while the Fire Agencies administer the other three
elements listed above. Contact the Environmental Health Division
for more information.
The CUPA will offer businesses several benefits, such as a single point of
contact for permitting, billing and inspections; uniformity and consistency in
enforcement of regulations; and a single fee system incorporating all of the
fees from the six programs. For more information, please call (714) 433-6240.
