The Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, finalized by the EPA Administrator on October 28, 2016, and published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2016, aims to improve the management of hazardous waste in the United States. This rule updates the hazardous waste generator regulations to make them easier to understand, facilitate better compliance, and provide greater flexibility in hazardous waste management.
The rule includes several key provisions, such as:
The EPA made technical corrections to the rule in 2023, 2024, and 2025, to fix typographical errors, incorrect citations, and ambiguous language. These corrections became effective on December 7, 2023, and March 21, 2025.
The hazardous waste generator regulatory program was first promulgated in 1980. Over the years, the EPA identified the need for more clarity, consistency, and flexibility in the regulations. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on September 25, 2015, and the final rule was published on November 28, 2016.
For more information on the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, visit the EPA website for:
To ensure compliance with the rule, visit the EPA website for:
The EPA offers trainings and webinars on the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, including:
For more information or to ask a question, contact the EPA or visit the EPA website.
