Hazardous Waste Permitting

2023 Hazardous Waste Data Now Available

EPA posted National Biennial Hazardous Waste Report data for the 2023 calendar year.

• Access the data through RCRAInfo Web site.
• Download the data files.
• Explore trends in the data.

Facility Resilience and Hazardous Waste Permitting

On June 5, 2024, EPA issued a final memo with guidance to EPA regions, states, and territories on when and how to consider weather impacts in the hazardous waste permitting process. Read the final memo. 

EPA Proposes Rule to Reduce Open Burning and Open Detonation of Waste Explosives

On March 20, EPA proposed amendments to the existing regulatory requirements for how facilities must evaluate and use alternative technologies for treating waste explosives and proposes new technical standards for OB/OD units designed to further protect communities. 

• Read the press release.
• EPA extended the comment period. Comment on this proposal now through June 20, 2024. 

The Backlog of Containerized Hazardous Waste Needing Incineration

On January 8, 2024, EPA posted a new webpage with information on this issue and answers to frequent questions following discussions with affected parties.