EPA Considering Update of Solid Waste Rule

EPA has published a notice of proposed rulemaking for re-examining the Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) rule. Back in 2008, this rule was updated to encourage hazardous waste recycling and now EPA is considering additional safeguards and accountability to assure hazardous materials are recycled responsibly.

Facilities recycling on-site would be subject to enhanced storage and recordkeeping requirements in the proposed rule.

Facilities sending materials off-site for recycling would also have additional storage requirements and be required to send their hazardous waste to a permitted site for recycling.

The EPA is targeting bogus recycling firms and attempting to assure legitimacy.