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Plain Language Guide to Regulations
Solid/Hazardous Waste Management
1. How
to Comply
Introduction
What is RCRA
Details on How to Comply
Introduction
This plain language guide focuses on the "federal" requirements
for hazardous waste management. Many "states" have their own hazardous
waste regulations based on the federal rules. In some of these states,
the requirements are the same as the federal standards. Other states,
however, have developed more stringent requirements than the federal
program. If this is the case in your state, you must comply with
the more stringent state regulations. To become familiar with your
state requirements, consult your state hazardous waste agency (Go
to State Agency Locator).
What
is RCRA
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act or RCRA (pronounced "rick-rah")
is the central law that gives EPA the authority to control hazardous
waste from the "cradle-to-grave." This includes the generation,
transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
RCRA also set forth a framework for the management of non-hazardous
wastes.
The
RCRA regulations apply to most businesses that generate hazardous
waste. To determine if these regulations apply to your business
you must
- Determine
if you generate hazardous waste in the first place.
- Measure
the amount of hazardous waste that you produce per month.
- Determine
your generator category to learn the management requirements that
apply to you.
Additional
Information
Follow the links below for basic information regarding hazardous waste
and waste generator categories:
Use
the pull-down menu at the top of this page for details on complying
with RCRA regulations.
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