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Pollution Prevention and Solid Waste

These laws and requirements are related to pollution prevention and solid waste sustainability goals.

Construction and Demolition Waste
Title  Legal Authority  Originating Legislation  Summary 
Non-Hazardous Construction and Demolition Materials N/A E.O. 13693 § 3(j)(iii)

Divert at least 50% of non-hazardous construction and demolition materials and debris.
Non-Construction and Demolition Waste
Title  Legal Authority  Originating Legislation  Summary 
Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals N/A E.O. 13693 § 3(j)(iv)

Reduce or minimize the quantity of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials acquired, used, or disposed of by each agency.
Biobased Products Purchasing N/A E.O. 13693 § 3(j)(i)

Comply with reporting requirements of sections 301 through 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11001 through 11023).
Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Disposal N/A E.O. 13693 § 3(j)(ii)

Diverting at least 50% of non-hazardous solid waste, including food and compostable material but not construction and demolition materials and debris annually and pursue opportunities for net-zero waste or additional diversion opportunities.