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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Laws and Regulations

  • RCRA Community Engagement and Technical Assistance Program

    EPA's RCRA CETA Program assists communities with addressing their concerns about environmental and health issues related to waste management by providing access to support, resources, and information.

  • Final Rulemaking Petition Denial

    On October 18, 2023, EPA denied a petition from a coalition of industry members requesting revisions to the non-hazardous secondary materials regulations. 

  • Transforming U.S. Recycling and Waste Management

    The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a historic investment in American communities. EPA developed three new waste prevention, reuse, and recycling programs.


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  • Identification of NHSM that Are Solid Waste
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