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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA – pronounced “rick-ra”) is the nation’s solid and hazardous waste law. It is often used interchangeably to refer to the law, regulations, and EPA policy and guidance on waste management.
RCRA is divided into three main programs:
States: Most states are authorized to run their own solid and hazardous waste management programs.
The goals set by RCRA include: