Hazardous Waste

Updated Webpage for Hazardous Waste Cleanups

Looking for technical assistance on hazardous waste cleanups? EPA updated its Hazardous Waste Cleanup Training webpage to offer the tools and resources you may need for a cleanup. Additionally, EPA recently created a searchable database of over 200 hazardous waste cleanup resources to help answer your hazardous waste cleanup questions.  

e-Manifest User Fees for FY 2026/FY 2027

EPA has posted the FY 2026/FY 2027 e-Manifest user fees: Submission Type Fee Image Only $25.00 Data + Image $7.00 Electronic/Hybrid $5.00 Note that the fees are part of a phased approach to transition away from paper manifests and implement fully electronic manifesting infrastructure. If your facility does not already have a user account in RCRAInfo to be able to use e-Manifest, register today and contact BEP for assistance with registration. 

Reminder: e-Manifest Requirements for Small and Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generators

Large and small quantity generators are required to register and maintain an account as an e-Manifest user in RCRAInfo with Site Manager or e-Manifest Certifier permissions to meet the regulatory changes of the final Third Rule. Activities to be conducted through RCRAInfo include: Registering as an industry user can be done here.  For assistance with registration, contact Kat Olson at 775-834-3674 or katolson@unr.edu.  Additionally, NDEP’s webpage on the RCRAInfo Software contains step by step instructions for registration and provides details on the Site Manager permissions.

New US EPA Webpage on Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, contain both nicotine and lithium batteries, making them a hazardous waste when disposed of. The EPA posted a new webpage to help schools and other agencies who may not typically generate hazardous waste dispose of e-cigarettes safely and according to regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The webpage provides step-by-step instructions for safely storing e-cigarettes, determining your generator status, and identifying disposal options. Check out the new webpage here, and contact BEP with your …

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Virtual Working Session: Best Practices and Labeling Large-Format Batteries

The US EPA is hosting a webinar to gather input on best practices for collecting large-format batteries to increase recycling, as well as labeling batteries to improve collection and recycling. Large format batteries are rechargeable batteries over 25 pounds or more than 200 watt-hours and often used in electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engine vehicles; other motive equipment; and stationary energy storage systems. Register at the link below:

Updated Factsheets Available for Download

As part of our Resource Library, BEP maintains numerous factsheets on hazardous waste management to help your facility understand the regulations and stay in compliance. Several factsheets have been amended to include more up to date information, including Used Oil Management for Generators, Contingency Plans, and others. Do you need more detailed information on certain hazardous waste topics? Check out our list of factsheets here.

Action Required for Small and Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generators in e-Manifest

Beginning January 22, 2025, large and small quantity generators are required to register and maintain an account as an e-Manifest user in RCRAInfo with Site Manager or e-Manifest Certifier permissions to meet the regulatory changes of the final Third Rule, published by the EPA earlier this year. Activities to be conducted through RCRAInfo include: Registering as an industry user can be done here. For assistance with registration, contact Kat Olson at 775-834-3674 or katolson@unr.edu. Additionally, NDEP’s webpage on the RCRAInfo Software contains step by step instructions for registration and provides details …

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