Characteristic Wastes are those that do not fall under any of the listed wastes but that exhibit the following characteristics:
Ignitability - wastes that can readily catch fire and maintain combustion
Corrosivity - wastes that are acidic or alkaline (basic)
Reactivity - wastes that readily explode or undergo violent reactions or react by releasing toxic gases or fumes
Toxicity - wastes likely to leach dangerous concentrations of toxic chemicals into groundwater
These wastes should always be disposed in an approved hazardous waste container.