Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste is a type of waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment. It is often byproduct of various industrial, commercial, and household activities.
Definition[edit | edit source]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a substance is considered hazardous waste if it is specifically listed as such by the EPA or if it exhibits certain characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity.
Types of Hazardous Waste[edit | edit source]
Hazardous waste can be categorized into two major types:
- Listed Hazardous Waste: The EPA has a specific list of hazardous wastes. These are wastes from common manufacturing and industrial processes, specific industries and can be discarded commercial chemical products.
- Characteristic Hazardous Waste: These are wastes that do not meet any of the listings above but that exhibit ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity.
Hazardous Waste Management[edit | edit source]
Proper hazardous waste management is crucial to prevent harm to humans and the environment. The EPA regulates hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to ensure these wastes are managed in ways that protect human health and the environment.
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