Hazardous Waste

EPA Transitions its Hazardous Waste Import/Export Notice Processing System

EPA transitioned to a new system for processing hazardous waste export and import notices on January 18th, 2022 called RCRAInfo WIETS (Waste Import Export Tracking System). 

• Learn more about the status of the transition

EPA Takes Steps to Address PFAS Under Hazardous Waste Law

In response to a petition from the Governor of New Mexico, EPA is taking steps to address PFAS chemicals under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and strengthen the ability to clean up PFAS contamination across the country.

• Review the petition (PDF).
• View the press release.
• Read through EPA's response (PDF).

Data Analysis and Visualizations

• Check out new data visualizations for hazardous waste generation on federal and tribal lands

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Waste

• EPA has developed an interim guidance for public meetings for the RCRA program during COVID-19.
• EPA has compiled frequent questions about COVID-19 and waste.
• EPA has developed an Interim Guidance on Site Field Work Decisions Due to Impacts of COVID-19.