Radioactive waste is produced by a number of activities, including nuclear power generation, mining, medicine and industry. Some radioactive waste can remain hazardous for thousands of years. The EPA works with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation and local authorities to regulate the storage and disposal of radioactive waste. The EPA is responsible for developing environmental standards that apply to radioactive waste disposal facilities. The EPA also ensures that waste facilities comply with all federal environmental laws and regulations.

Recommended EPA Web pages

• Mixed Waste
  This page is intended to be a one stop shop of information on mixed waste.
• Managing Radioactive Materials and Waste
  This site provides an overview to managing and disposing of radioactive waste.
• Radioactive Waste Disposal: An Environmental Perspective
  Any activity that produces or uses radioactive materials generates radioactive waste.

Hazardous Waste
Hazard Ranking System (HRS), Hazardous Waste Disposal, Hazardous Waste Generation, Hazardous Waste Identification, Hazardous Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Recycling, Hazardous Waste Site, Hazardous Waste Storage, Hazardous Waste Treatment, Household Hazardous Waste, Radioactive Site, Site Inspection, Universal Waste

Liquid Waste
Used Oil

Medical Waste

Mineral Waste

Radioactive Waste
High Level Waste, Low Level Waste, Mixed Waste, Spent Fuel, Transuranic Waste, Uranium Mill Tailings

Risk Assessment

Waste Disposal
Injection Well, Land Disposal Restrictions, Landfills, Municipal Landfills

Waste Generation
Conditionally Exempt Generator, Generators

Waste Legal Aspects
Compliance, Enforcement, Export, Guidance, Import, Legislation, Permits, Regulations, Reporting, Standards

Waste Storage

Waste Transportation
Radioactive Material Transport, Transporters

Waste Treatment
Combustion, Land Treatment, Natural Attenuation, Remediation, Risk Assessment, Testing, Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities