Land disposal restrictions chemical waste

Because endrin and endrin aldehyde are listed as hazardous substances, disposal of wastes containing these compounds is controlled by a number of federal regulations (see Chapter 7). Land disposal restrictions apply to wastes containing endrin or endrin aldehyde (EPA 1986d, 1987b). Chemical treatment (reductive dechlorination) or incineration are possible disposal methods (HSDB 1995 IRPTC 1985). Past disposal... 

Production, Import/Export, Use, Release, and Disposal. Data on the production and uses of DEHP in the United States are available (ChemExpo 1999 HSDB 1990 Mannsvilb Chemical Products Corporation 1999 TRI99 2001). Production has been fairly constant over the past 5 years and is expected to remain so during the next few years due to limited growth in PVC markets. Disposal of DEHP is mainly to landfills and the recently promulgated land disposal restrictions should ensure reduction of the disposal of untreated DEHP wastes. Available information appears to be sufficient for assessing the potential for release of, and exposure to, DEHP. 

U.S. Army. 1999. Incineration as a Land Disposal Restriction Treatment Technology for Chemical Agent Associated Waste. Available online at UCAR/UCAR VOLUME 2/Background%20Document%20H.pdf>. Last accessed January 17, 2006. 

Several states have considered developing regulations for chemical agent waste treatment. In 1995, the state of Utah and the Army began a cooperative effort to develop RCRA land disposal restrictions (LDR) for agent wastes. While the Army and the state met frequently on the rule and agreed to resolve most issues, several issues remained. Also, whereas... 

During the 1970s and the early 1980s, toxic chemicals and other hazardous wastes were treated by land disposal or by incineration. The Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984 to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) severely restricted disposal of wastes in untreated landfills, surface impoundments, and land treatment units. Additionally, negative public opinion was focused on the disproportionate risk borne by those living near incinerators and other hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities. Environmental laws passed in the 1970s clearly articulated public and congressional dissatisfaction with early site remedies that wholly consisted of containment, off-site disposal, and incineration. 

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