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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
EPA Publishes Updated RCRA Public Participation Manual
- Read the RCRA Public Participation Manual
- Learn more about Public Participation in the RCRA permitting and corrective action processes
Seeking Participants: e-Manifest User Testing Underway
EPA requests feedback from hazardous waste generators and treatment, storage and disposal facilites on an early release of the hazardous waste electronic manifest (e-Manifest).
- Register to participate
- Learn more about e-Manifest and its advisory board meetings
Revisions to the Hazardous Waste Export/Import Regulations

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Hazardous Waste

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

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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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