Learn the Issues
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Ships
Information on the disposal or export of older ships containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
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Frequent Questions about Landfills
frequently asked questions about landfills from our previous FAQ service and questions from citizens
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How Pharmaceuticals Enter the Environment
This webpage describes the ways pharmaceuticals can enter our environment and why.
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Assessment of National Capacity for Hazardous Waste Management
This page contains information about the assessment of national capacity is intended to reflect the reality of waste flows and needs for future management capacity along with the 2015 report, previous reports, and supporting documents
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Safe Handling, Storage and Treatment of Waste Fireworks
This memo provides information to people and organizations with waste fireworks
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Quality Assurance and Hazardous Waste Test Methods
Information on resources for SW-846 quality assurance.
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Containment Buildings
This training module summarizes the design and operating standards applicable to containment buildings.
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Drip Pads
This training module defines drip pad, summarizes the design and operating standards for drip pads, and describes the relationship between generator accumulation provisions and drip pads.
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Tanks
Identifies tanks that are regulated under part 264/265, subpart J
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Containers
Provides an overview of the requirements for the design and operation of hazardous waste containers
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A Toolbox for Corrective Action: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Facilities Investigation Remedy Selection Track
The purpose of this toolbox is to help EPA Regional staff and their partners to take advantage of the efficiency and quality gains from the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Facilities Investigation Remedy Selection Track (FIRST) approach.
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The Backlog of Containerized Hazardous Waste Needing Incineration
This webpage describes the hazardous waste incinerator backlog of containerized hazardous waste issue and provides answers to several frequent questions EPA has received since the backlog started to help the regulated community and regulators.
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Establishing a Recycling Program for Mercury-Containing Light Bulbs
Steps that businesses can undertake to properly manage used universal waste lamps.
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The Solid Waste Management Toolkit for Developing Countries - Guide Companion Chapters
These companion chapters provide additional information about related topics to the Best Practices for Solid Waste Management: A Guide for Decision-Makers in Developing Countries.
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FGC Webinar: Celebrating America Recycles Day by Sharing Success Stories
Presentation from the Federal Green Challenge Webinar "Celebrating America Recycles Day by Sharing Success Stories". Hear and see how two federal facilities successfully improved operations by adopting greener practices including reuse and recycling.
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Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and Figures Report
Each year EPA releases Facts and Figures data, formerly called Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in the United States: Facts and Figures. It includes information on MSW generation, recycling/composting, combustion and landfilling.
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Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board Meeting – “Meeting the Needs of the User Community: e-Manifest Program Priorities and User Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and 2025” – February 28- March 2, 2023
Includes agenda, board roster, presentation, charge questions, background paper and advisory board meeting transcript.