Category: Hazardous Waste Management

Listed Waste FAQs

By Clare Condon Jul 30, 2013 Hazardous Waste Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Here are some frequently asked questions about EPA’s listed hazardous wastes. Acute Hazardous Wastes Q. What RCRA hazardous wastes are classified as "acute" hazardous wastes? A. Hazardous wastes listed in accordance with the criteria in 40 CFR 261.11(a)(2) are designated as "acute" hazardous wastes. Acute hazardous wastes are assigned the hazard code (H) (40 CFR […]

Lists of Hazardous Wastes You Should Know

By Clare Condon Jul 29, 2013 Hazardous Waste Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

1. Ignitability, 2. Corrosivity, 3. Reactivity, or 4. Toxicity The second way to tell if a waste is hazardous is if it is included on a specific list of wastes EPA has determined are hazardous. These “listed wastes” are placed on a list because EPA finds them to pose substantial present or potential hazards to […]