The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an agency of the U.S. government established to enforce federal pollution abatement laws and implement various pollution prevention programs. The EPA regulates various environmental aspects, including air and water quality, waste management, pesticide usage, and industrial pollution.
Hazardous waste is a type of solid waste that poses a substantial or potential threat to human health or the environment due to its quantity, concentration, or characteristics. Proper identification, management, and disposal of hazardous waste are crucial for ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Solid waste refers to any garbage, refuse, sludge, and other discarded materials resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, and community activities. These wastes can be in a solid, liquid, or contained gaseous form, and include nonhazardous and hazardous waste materials.
