Does the waste meet any RCRA exclusions?
Your material may be considered a hazardous waste if it is not specifically excluded. 2. Is the waste a RCRA listed waste? RCRA has specifically listed certain solid wastes as hazardous wastes. These “listed” wastes are either from non-specific sources (F-wastes), specific sources (K-wastes) and commercial spec/off-spec chemical products (P and U-wastes). A review of the F,K,P,U lists found in the regulation will help you in making your determination. 3. Is the waste a RCRA characteristic waste? In determining if a material is a characteristic waste, it is wise to have a lab analysis performed on the material itself. Characteristics of hazardous waste include flammability, corrosivity, reactivity and toxicity. Many of the tests for toxicity simulate what substances might come off the material if it were placed into a landfill and exposed to landfill-like conditions. The toxicity of the “leachate” could cause your material to be considered hazardous. 4. Does the waste meet any state exc
