Learn the Issues
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions
This module explains each waste exclusion and its scope, so you can apply this knowledge in determining whether a given waste is or is not regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module about Corrective Action
This training module explains the purpose and application of the corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training Module: Air Emission Standards
This training module explains the history of the RCRA air emission standards as well as the air emission controls required by the standards.
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Frequent Questions on Recycling
This is a list of frequent questions on recycling, broken down into five categories. These are answers to common questions that EPA has received from press and web inquiries. This list is located on the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle website.
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Fact Sheet for Preventing and Detecting PCB Contamination in Used Oil
This fact sheet provides tips on how to reduce the mismanagement of used oil contaminated with PCBs, a recurring issue faced by EPA and states, commercial and municipal used oil collection centers and recyclers.
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Policy Guidance Manuals for Cleanups of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Spills
Several guidance documents related to the EPA's PCB cleanup policies.
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Method TO-4A: Determination of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Ambient Air Using High Volume Polyurethane Foam (PUF) Sampling Followed by Gas Chromatographic/Multi-Detector Detection (GC/MD)
This document describes a method for sampling and analysis of a variety of common pesticides and for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in ambient air.
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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