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ToxFAQs: Information on Toxic Substances

Also available in: Spanish 

ToxFAQs was developed by the Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to summarize known information about hazardous substances. Information for these summaries is excerpted from the ATSDR Toxico... Details >

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Information Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Disposal of Medical Sharps

Improper management of discarded needles and other sharps can pose a health risk to the public and waste workers. This page presents various alternatives for the safe and proper disposal of medical ... Details >

Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery

EnviroMapper

This interactive web site allows users to view and query several types of environmental information, including drinking water, toxic and air releases, hazardous waste, water discharge permits, and Sup... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Hazardous Waste Sites and Children's Health Risks

Children who live near hazardous waste sites often have greater exposures, greater potential for health problems, and less ability to avoid hazards. ATSDR has created this special home page to highli... Details >

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Information Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Radioactive Waste

This site is maintained by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and provides information about high- and low-level radioactive waste disposals. Links also to other hazardous waste information.... Details >

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Superfund Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Congress established the Superfund Program in 1980 to eliminate the health and environmental threats posed by hazardous waste sites. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the Supe... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Tips for Researching a Pesticide Product  External Link

Search this pesticide database by active ingredient or browse by category. Research and learn more about the hazards of pesticides.... Details >

Rachel Carson Council, Inc.  External Link

Virtual Tour for Kids: Hazardous Waste Site

An online museum exhibit for students. Select areas in the photo to learn more about hazardous waste sites as well as link to brainteasers, riddles, jokes, and games about the environment.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Wastes - Information Resources

This catalog lists hazardous and solid waste documents released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Solid Waste (OSW). This is a select list of publications that are frequently req... Details >

Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery