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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a law that regulates how waste is disposed of on land, with a focus on hazardous waste. The goal of RCRA is to reduce waste and encourage recycling. All hazardous waste must have an identification number and be tracked using a "manifest" system. This ensures that everyone involved in the disposal process is informed and prevents unidentified waste from being disposed of improperly. RCRA covers solid waste that is discarded, including solids, sludge, liquid, semisolids, or contained gaseous material. Hazardous waste is subject to greater regulation under Title C, and the law divides the actors involved in waste disposal into three categories: generators, transporters, and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. There are exemptions from RCRA for waste covered by other statutes, as well as for certain types of recycling and reclamation.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a law that regulates the disposal of waste, especially hazardous waste, with the goal of reducing waste and encouraging recycling. It uses a tracking system called "manifests" and a "cradle-to-grave" approach to ensure that hazardous waste is properly identified and tracked from its creation to its disposal.
These examples illustrate how RCRA regulates the disposal of waste, especially hazardous waste, and encourages recycling. The tracking system and 5-factor test help ensure that waste is properly identified and tracked, while the greater regulation of solid hazardous waste under Title C helps protect the environment and public health.