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Hazardous Waste

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EPA Proposal Aims to Increase Recycling of Aerosol Cans
- Find out more about our proposed rule to designate aerosol cans as universal waste
e-Manifest Updates
- Read about the Final User Fee Rule
- Check out the e-Manifest Web Area
Revisions to the Hazardous Waste Export/Import Regulations
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

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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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For Specific Wastes
All Regulations

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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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