Delisting inorganic wastes
Journal Article
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· Hazmat World; (United States)
OSTI ID:5659817
- Envirite Corp., Plymouth Meeting, PA (United States)
For most hazardous-waste generators, selecting a method of disposing inorganic wastes, such as those containing heavy metals, typically means choosing between landfilling or recycling. Both approaches may have disadvantages for some generators. More generally, RCRA's land ban regulations, which require stabilization of most hazardous wastes before land disposal, can make landfilling costs prohibitive. Similarly, commercial recycling facilities are relatively scarce, and most specialize in recovering specific metals, rather than treating metal waste mixtures. Additionally, recycling is economical only if wastes have sufficiently high concentrations of valued metal constituents. Although recycled waste is not considered hazardous under RCRA, liability issues still arise if residuals produced during recycling are deposited in non-hazardous waste landfills or sold into uncontrolled uses.
- OSTI ID:
- 5659817
- Journal Information:
- Hazmat World; (United States), Journal Name: Hazmat World; (United States) Vol. 6:2; ISSN HMWOED; ISSN 0898-5685
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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