Information on Disposal Practices of Generators of Small Quantities of Hazardous Wastes

RCED-83-200 Published: Sep 28, 1983. Publicly Released: Oct 28, 1983.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the problems caused by the disposal of hazardous waste into solid waste landfills by small-quantity generators of such waste.

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Topics

Auditing and Financial Management

Environmental policiesHazardous substancesHazardous wastesSite selectionSolid waste managementState-administered programsWaste disposalWater pollutionLandfillsOccupational safety