Tag: TSDF

EMS for Higher Ed—Common Compliance Deficiencies

By Clare Condon Oct 30, 2014 EHS Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

EMS for Higher Ed—Common Compliance Deficiencies The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was passed in 1976 with the goal of regulating the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes. RCRA was strengthened and amended in 1984 and has become the backbone of the national strategy to safely manage hazardous and non-non-hazardous wastes, conserve resources, and […]

TSDF Closure: Know the Basics Before You Begin

By Clare Condon Apr 29, 2014 Hazardous Waste Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

TSDF Closure: Know the Basics Before You Begin The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates the closure of TSDFs under 40 CFR Part 264/265, Subpart G Closure and Post-Closure, with Part 264 regulating permitted facilities and 265 covering interim status facilities. Regardless, both sets of regulations are divided into two sections that are intended […]