Hazardous Waste

RCRA term defined in 40 CFR 260 & 261: A
solid waste which is either “Listed” or has found to have a “Characteristic”
(ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity) which causes it to be
hazardous. Statutory: Any solid, liquid, gas or combination of wastes, which
because of its chemical or infectious characteristics, may pose a threat to
human health or the Environment.