Hazardous Waste Disposal: Rules and Resources for Small Businesses

In order to minimize the threats caused by hazardous waste materials, Congress has enacted a law to make sure hazardous waste is managed and disposed of in a safe and responsible fashion. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

, enacted in 1976, addresses the issue by outlining specific rules for dealing with hazardous wastes. Specifically, the rules define what hazardous wastes are subject to regulation, in addition to identifying who is responsible and how they are responsible for dealing with the waste.

Identify Hazardous Waste in Your Small Business
Hazardous wastes create many dangers and, if disposed of improperly, can cause fires and explosions, corrode metals, or expose people to toxic chemicals, causing injuries, sickness, or death. Because of these serious risks it is imperative that even small businesses properly identify and dispose of hazardous waste.