♻️ Annual Waste Summary (AWS) Due March 1
Every year, Texas hazardous and industrial waste generators must submit their Annual Waste Summary to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This report documents the types, quantities, and management methods associated with regulated waste streams generated during the previous calendar year.
For many facilities, AWS preparation is a time-consuming process — especially when waste data must be reconciled across multiple departments, contractors, or disposal vendors. Beginning early is the best way to avoid a February scramble.
Who Must Submit an Annual Waste Summary?
The AWS requirement applies to Texas generators that meet TCEQ reporting thresholds, including:
- Large Quantity Generators (LQGs)
- Small Quantity Generators (SQGs)
- Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQGs) with certain waste profiles
- Industrial facilities subject to state-level reporting requirements
If waste classification, quantities, or generator status has changed over the last year, your reporting obligations may also shift — making early review critical.
Key Elements of the AWS
Before submitting, facilities must confirm accuracy across several core data points:
- Generator Status Verification: Changes in monthly waste totals can move a facility between CESQG, SQG, and LQG classifications. Each category carries different reporting and management requirements.
- Waste Code & Classification Review: Ensuring EPA and state waste codes are accurate prevents compliance issues and audit findings.
- Waste Quantity Reconciliation: Annual totals must match vendor manifests, internal logs, and facility records.
- Waste Handling & Management Methods: TCEQ requires detailed reporting on how each waste stream was managed — recycling, treatment, disposal, etc.
- Confirming Texas Waste Data System (TWDS) Accuracy: Any mismatches in site notifications or reporting history can slow down submittals.
How ESE Partners Supports AWS Compliance
ESE Partners works with Texas facilities of all sizes to prepare clean, complete, and audit-ready Annual Waste Summaries. Our services include:
- Generator status evaluations
- Waste code and classification verification
- Data collection and organization
- Manifest and record reconciliation
- AWS submittal preparation within TWDS
- Support for facilities undergoing audits or enforcement review
By organizing data early, we help clients avoid the stress of February rushes and ensure a smooth path to compliance.
Why Preparing Early Matters
AWS preparation often involves gathering information from internal operations, waste vendors, EHS teams, and regulatory databases. Starting now allows time to:
- Correct discrepancies
- Verify new or modified waste streams
- Update facility notifications
- Ensure generator status is accurate
- Address any missing or outdated documentation
Proactive preparation leads to a more efficient, accurate submittal — and reduces the risk of errors that could trigger costly follow-up.
Get Ready for the 2025 Deadline
With the March 1 deadline approaching, now is the ideal time to begin preparing your Annual Waste Summary. Whether you need a quick review or full-service support, ESE Partners is here to help Texas generators stay compliant and keep operations running smoothly.
