Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It cannot be disposed of in regular trash or in the sewer system.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The ‘Horror Story’ of Hazardous Waste in a Small Pennsylvania Town An EPA investigation confirmed residents’ worst fears about operations at an ...

That includes the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which governs disposal of solid and hazardous waste, along with many others.

The EPA signed a proposal Wednesday that would deem the chemicals "hazardous constituents" under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

By monitoring compliance with regulations like the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, they help the Army maintain operational capabilities while minimizing financial ...

The Wisconsin DNR is celebrating National Eagle Day on June 20 and the 85th anniversary of the Bald and Golden Eagle ...

The Endangered Species Act provides legal protection for both species—and many more—by mandating the development of recovery plans, which are roadmaps for the coordinated recovery of a species.

Since Congress passed the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in 1976, the “reduce, reuse and recycle” motto has permeated the national dialog about why it’s important to adopt more responsible ...

In February 2021, 17 organizations petitioned the EPA to better regulate phosphogypsum and process wastewater under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The two radioactive, toxic wastes are ...

Hecla Mining Co was fined $143,124 for violating hazardous waste management and disposal requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...