Hazardous/Toxic Waste

Certain provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA) impact some construction and demolition projects.

The hazardous/toxic waste section covers the most common wastes/issues:

• Asbestos
• Asbestos State Resources Locator
• Hazardous Waste (e.g., waste solvents and adhesives)
• Hazardous Waste Determination
• Hazardous Waste State Resources Locator
• Lead Paint Abatement Regulation
• Lead Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
• Lead Paint Regulation State Resources Locator
• Lead in Plumbing Fixtures
• Mercury State Resources Locator
• PCBs in Caulk
• Universal Wastes
• More Resources

For each subject area, you will find an overview of the regulations as they relate to construction activities and a state regulations locator that will help you determine how these wastes are regulated in your state. The locators also provide points of contact in your state, where you can find additional assistance.