Hazardous Waste

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Upcoming Public Meeting: E-Manifest Advisory Board
EPA's e-Manifest Advisory board will meet on September 26-28th, 2017.
The Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule Now Effective
On May 30, 2017, the rule that provides a much-needed update to the hazardous waste generator regulations went into effect.
- Find out more about the final rule
- Check out our updated generator regulatory summary table
EPA Publishes Updated RCRA Public Participation Manual
- Read the RCRA Public Participation Manual
- Learn more about Public Participation in the RCRA permitting and corrective action processes
Revisions to the Hazardous Waste Export/Import Regulations

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Hazardous Waste

The environmentally sound management of hazardous waste helps protect human health and the environment.

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The Cradle-to-Grave System

EPA's cradle-to-grave hazardous waste management system provides the critical foundation needed to keep America's land and people safe.

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