Waste is regulated at the federal and state levels. In general, state regulations supersede federal regulations in that they may be more stringent. The following resources provide state-based information about solid waste disposal.

State-based EPA Resources

 

• Wastes – Where You Live provides information on waste management programs base on state or EPA regions.

• Water – Where You Live provides information on the waters based on region, state, local area, and watershed.

• State programs for solid or hazardous wastes

• RCRA State Authorization

• Links to state definitions of solid waste
   

Looking for your state's regulations regarding animal disposal? 

The National Biosecurity Resource Center's state-by-state listing of animal carcass disposal regulations and the Cornell Waste Management Institute's U.S. Butcher Waste and Mortality Disposal Laws resources may help you find the answers you need.

 

Environmental Compliance Assistance Platform (EnvCAP) – this is a "clearing house" of industry-specific resources to help members of those industries comply with regulations.

• State Regulations Resource Locator

• Solid Waste State Resource Locator

• RCRA/Hazardous Waste Resource Locator

• Universal Waste Resource Locator

• Electronics Waste State Resource Locator

• Occupational Safety and Health Resource Locator

• State-by-State Regulated Medical Waste Resource Locator

 

Veterinary Compliance Assistance (VetCA) – a subsection of EnvCAP with resources relevant to veterinary practices

• State and Local Agencies

• Hazardous Waste State Resources Locator