Hazardous Waste

EPA Develops Interactive Map of Sea Level Rise Around Hazardous Waste Facilities

EPA launched a new data visualization to show the projected sea level rise around hazardous waste facilities that are within estimated flood zones along the continental U.S. coastline.

• Read the press release.

National Biennial Hazardous Waste Report

EPA releases the National Biennial Hazardous Waste Report data for the 2021 calendar year.   
 

• Access the 2021 data.
• Download data files.
• Explore trends.

Redevelopment Economics at RCRA Corrective Action Facilities

• EPA estimated the benefits of cleaning up facilities under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action program. EPA also developed brief profiles for more than 40 facilities to showcase the benefits that can be fostered through these cleanups.

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).