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Hazardous Waste

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Hazardous Waste Data Analysis
- Check out visualizations of the 2017 hazardous waste data reported by large quantity generators and treatment, recycling, storage and disposal facilities
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.
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.

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Hazardous Waste

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

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Generators
Identification
Import and Export Requirements
Land Disposal Restrictions
Permitting for Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities
Recycling
State Authorization
Test Methods (SW-846)
Transporters

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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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Resources

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