Solid Waste

Like all consumers, manufacturing operations generate refuse, which must be handled and disposed of according to local, state and federal laws. Meat and poultry plants also must address issues related to the disposal of animal manure.


Regulations

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

RCRA Laws & Regulations

Superfund: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)


Links
Animal Feeding: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

EPA Recycling Website