What is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?
“The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal law that was enacted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1976. The law established a regulatory system to track hazardous wastes from the point of generation to disposal, i.e., “cradle to grave”. The law requires the use of safe and secure procedures in treating, transporting, storing, and disposing of hazardous wastes. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is authorized by the EPA to implement RCRA.”
RCRA Regulations
S.C. Hazardous Waste Management Act
S.C. Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (R.61-79)
SCDES periodically revises the S.C. Hazardous Waste Management Regulations to remain consistent with the EPA hazardous waste management regulations. Updates to the S.C. Hazardous Waste Management Regulations are described on this webpage - Hazardous Waste Management Regulations Status.
Additional information on RCRA may be obtained at EPA’s RCRA website at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Laws and Regulations | US EPA.
Overview of the Hazardous Waste Programs
- Permits active treatment, storage and disposal facilities
- Guides clean-up actions for thousands of waste management units
- Provides regulatory concurrence to the regulated community and their consultants in Hazardous Waste Management
- Develops South Carolina's Hazardous Waste Management Regulations and seeks authorization from EPA for the State program