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A User-Friendly Reference Document for Hazardous Waste Listings

This document describes EPA’s hazardous waste listing regulations under the authority of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C.

  • A User-Friendly Reference Document for Hazardous Waste Listings (pdf) (892.5 KB, September 2012)

Hazardous Waste

  • Learn the Basics of Hazardous Waste
  • Hazardous Waste Management
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  • Regulations for Certain Wastes
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Contact Us About Hazardous Waste
Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on December 2, 2024
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