EPA Finalizes Rule to Increase Recycling of Aerosol Cans

• EPA has added hazardous waste aerosol cans to the federal universal waste program. Find out more about the streamlined standards for this common waste stream.
   

New Memo Highlighting EPA’s Regulations on Reverse Distribution and Policy on Reverse Logistics

• EPA recently issued a memo that focuses attention on EPA’s regulations that apply to the reverse flow of unsold retail items.

Sewer Prohibition Now Effective

In February 2019, EPA issued a rule that prohibits the sewering (e.g., flushing, pouring down the drain) of all hazardous waste pharmaceuticals by all healthcare facilities and reverse distributors. The sewering prohibition was effective in all states, territories and Indian Country on August 21st.

•  Learn more about this rule

Updated Small Business Guide Now Available

Does your business generate hazardous waste? If you need help understanding which federal hazardous waste regulations apply to your business, check out the recently updated Managing Your Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses.