EPA Relaxes Definition of Solid Waste

The Environmental Protection Agency recently relaxed the definition of solid waste, which will make it easier for small businesses to recycle industrial byproducts. This change could result in small-business savings of $107 million a year.

New rules allow businesses to reclaim certain secondary hazardous materials they have created. Businesses can also transfer the materials to another company for reclamation, or petition the EPA or a state agency on a case-by-case basis to determine if their solid waste is reclaimable. Under old regulations, some recyclable materials were automatically considered hazardous, requiring costly removal and disposal.

Source:
Inc.com: Hazardous Waste Rules Eased