Hazardous Waste

  • Engagement Sessions: Soil with Low Concentrations of PFAS

    EPA is hosting a series of virtual engagement sessions in April and May 2026 to receive input from interested parties regarding management of surface soils containing low concentrations of per- and polyfluorinated substances or PFAS. Find out more.

  • EPA Launches the Hazardous Waste Information Platform

    On September 19, 2025, EPA replaced the RCRAInfo Web application with the Hazardous Waste Information Platform with a new look and feel, new geospatial search capabilities, detailed data visualizations, exportable datasets, and much more!

  • EPA Posts Five New RCRA Model Permit Modules

    In 2025, EPA published five new Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Model Permit modules on general permit conditions, general facility conditions, preparedness and prevention, contingency plans, and financial requirements. Access these modules in pdf and rtf formats.

  • EPA Issues Guidance on the Proper Disposal of E-cigarettes

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

Initiatives and Special Projects

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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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Last updated on April 13, 2026