PCB contaminated containers and equipment may be disposed as non-PCB waste if they are first decontaminated in accordance with the regulation [ 40 CFR §761.79 ].

In order to decontaminate a PCB container, the internal surface of the container must be flushed 3 times with a solvent containing <50 ppm PCBs.

The reinstate may be reused until it contains 50 ppm PCBs at which time it must be managed as PCB waste.

Rinsates must be managed as PCB waste even if they contain <50 ppm PCBs. This issue was clarified in a resolution decision written by OTS on November 27, 1989.