wastes which can have a harmful effect on the environment and on human health.
Under RCRA, hazardous wastes are solid wastes (discarded material that is no longer used for its intended purpose) that do not fit certain exemptions that would qualify them as non-hazardous. EPA has published a list of hazardous wastes in the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, wastes that exhibit characteristics of toxicity, ignitability, corrosivity, and/or reactivity are considered hazardous. The definition of hazardous wastes extends to mixtures of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes as well as substances derived from hazardous wastes, unless specifically exempted.
waste materials that may pose a threat to human health or the environment and require special management care. Can only be dealt with at licensed hazardous waste disposal facilities.
Those wastes that are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (40 CFR Part 261) either because they are "listed" or because they are ignitable, corrosive, chemically reactive, or toxic. As such, they are hazardous substances under CERCLA. nformation repository. A file containing current information, technical reports, reference documents, and technical assistance grants application information on a Superfund site. The information repository is usually located in a public building (often a library) that is convenient for local residents.
Discarded material which, because of its inherent nature and quantity, requires special disposal techniques to avoid creating health hazards, nuisances or environmental pollution. It can be solid, liquid, semi-solid or gaseous. Direct human exposure to toxic and carcinogenic substances.Long-term ecological damage as a result of substances leaching into soils and groundwater. Save money and Save the Planet! Use rechargeable batteries.
products that can be dangerous or harmful if not disposed of properly (such as insect repellents, paint products, gas or oil)