The US EPA "Definition of Solid Waste" rule went into effect on December 29, 2008. The rule is a hazardous waste regulatory exclusion, intended to streamline the requirements for recycling certain materials, such as sludges, by-products and spent materials. By removing unnecessary regulatory controls, EPA expects to make it easier and more cost-effective to safely recycle hazardous secondary material. [Read more about the “Definition of Waste Rule”]
This Federal rule will not be in effect in Wisconsin unless it is adopted through the State administrative rule-making process. The WDNR Hazardous Waste Program is evaluating the rule and will decide whether to adopt all or part of the rule.
Until the rule is in effect in Wisconsin, these materials are still considered to be hazardous waste. Companies that generate, transport or store materials exempted under the federal rule will still have to comply with all applicable Wisconsin hazardous waste rules.
Caltha LLP helps the regulated community in Wisconsin comply with State and Federal waste rules.
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Monday, January 5, 2009
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