Hazardous Waste

2014 Presentation on the Definition of Solid Waste and Recycling

This slideshow provides an overview of the definition of soild waste and hazardous waste recycling regulations including:

  • Statutory Definition of Solid Waste
  • Regulatory Definition of Solid Waste
  • Solid Waste Exclusions
  • Four Categories of Discarded Materials
  • Classes of Secondary Materials
  • Determining if Materials are Solid Wastes, When Recycled
  • Mechanisms to Ensure Proper Recycling
  • Specific Hazardous Waste Recycling Requirements
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Hazardous Waste