RI Hazardous Waste Generation Trends

WHAT IS HAZARDOUS WASTE?

Hazardous waste is defined by the US EPA "as any listed hazardous waste, or any waste that exhibits certain hazardous characteristics - ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity." A chemical waste exhibiting any of these four criteria is hazardous and must be managed according to the regulations outlined by federal and state agencies. For more information about RI's Hazardous Waste Management Program or state laws and regulations visit the RI Department of Environmental Management's Office of Waste Management .

Reported Hazardous Waste is Decreasing in RI
Check out hazardous waste generation trends and Biennial Hazardous Waste Report totals.

Significant Declines in Trichloroethlyene Disposal
TCE is a commonly used solvent. It is also known for high toxicity. How much is being used in RI?

The Rise and Fall of Hazardous Waste Manifested in RI
RI DEM has begun to compile a database of hazardous waste generated, disposed of, and shipped in RI. Although all of the data have not been entered and the picture is not complete, the data will eventually provide insight into total hazardous waste generation rates in RI.

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