Hazardous Waste
The environmentally sound management of hazardous waste helps protect human health and the environment.
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EPA transitioned to a new system for processing hazardous waste export and import notices on January 18th, 2022 called RCRAInfo WIETS (Waste Import Export Tracking System).
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.
The environmentally sound management of hazardous waste helps protect human health and the environment.