Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in 1976, is the principal federal law in the United States governing the disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste.

Read more about Resource Conservation And Recovery Act:  History and Goals, Implementation, Amendments and Related Legislation, Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility Permits

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