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Electronic waste (e-waste)

World Health Organization (WHO)
E-waste is one of the fastest growing solid waste streams in the world. In 2022, an estimated 62 million tonnes of e-waste were produced...
2 days ago

EPA issues new order for Westmoreland Co. hazardous waste landfill over stream pollution

The Allegheny Front
MAX Environmental exceeded pollution limits 20 times for cadmium, zinc and other pollutants discharged into Sewickley Creek.
2 days ago

Hazardous site cleanup on 11th Street in Rockford could impact traffic

WIFR
The U.S. EPA warns...
1 day ago

No hazardous chlorine levels found in Atlanta after fire at nearby plant, authorities say

Washington Post
Homes were evacuated in Rockdale County, and Atlanta-area residents reported a strong chemical smell, though officials said they hadn't...
2 days ago

In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent and growing threat

The Conversation
People living near these industries and emergency responders often have few details about the chemicals inside.
3 days ago

Environmental Health Registry Evaluation for Veterans

VA Public Health (.gov)
VA's health registry evaluation is a free, voluntary medical assessment for Veterans who may have been exposed to certain environmental hazards during military...
1 month ago

Data-driven approaches linking wastewater and source estimation hazardous waste for environmental management

Nature
We developed a data-driven methodology to predict HW generation using wastewater big data which is grounded in the availability of this data...
3 months ago

Summary of Hazardous Waste Regulations

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)
The plan must be based on a detailed chemical and physical analysis of the waste. Records must be kept documenting treatment. Listed hazardous...
1 month ago

Routt County Environmental Health hosts household hazardous waste drop-off Oct. 5

SteamboatToday.com
The Routt County Environmental Health Department will host a household hazardous waste drop-off event from 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 5 in the...
2 weeks ago

Chemicals, Pesticides and Toxics Topics | US EPA

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
Learn how to safely handle chemicals, the effects of certain toxins, which substances are controlled or managed, and safer alternatives.
5 months ago