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Summary of EPA 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Rule

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On January 13, 2015, U.S. EPA issued a rule that amends its definition of solid waste (DSW) to promote recycling. This rule revises EPA’s previous 2008 DSW rule to provide additional oversight and minimize potential risk of releases to surrounding communities. The following is a summary of the 2015 DSW rule. For more information, go to EPA’s webpage dedicated to the rule here