Solid Waste Regulation
/ˈsɒlɪd weɪst ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of laws and regulations governing the collection, treatment, and disposal of non-liquid waste materials.
Solid waste regulation ensures that waste management practices protect public health and the environment.
- (n.) Legal framework that establishes standards for handling hazardous components within solid waste to prevent contamination.
Compliance with solid waste regulation is required to safely manage hazardous materials in landfills.
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- solid waste regulation
- solid waste regulations
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Commentary
Often overlaps with environmental law; key to include both general and hazardous waste aspects when drafting or interpreting statutes.
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