Hazardous Waste

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.

Drum Reconditioner Damage Case Report

EPA drafted a damage case report to improve our understanding of how the drum reconditioner industry operates and document damage case incidents at these facilities that have caused damage to human health and the environment.

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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).