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According to the EPA, "Hazardous
waste is any waste that may be considered ignitable (i.e., burns readily), corrosive, or
reactive
(e.g., explosive). Waste may also be considered hazardous if it contains certain amounts
of toxic chemicals."
According to EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory, N.C.
now ranks eighth in the nationally in toxics releases in the air, land, and water -
discharging more waste than New York and New Jersey combined. Even more disturbingly, N.C.
industry ranks third in the discharge of OSHA-standard carcinogenic chemicals.
 | The Hazardous Web Site -
interesting site which provides information on the top 20 most hazrdous chemical
substances and the medical effects of living near a toxic dump |
| Environmental
Defense Fund's Scorecard for North Carolina. According to this source, North Carolina
is in the top 20% of the state in air releases of recognized carcinogens, water releases
of recognized carcinogens, air releases of recognized developmental toxicants, air
releases of suspected carcinogens, air releases of suspected cardiovascular or blood
toxicants. Check out details according to potential health hazard, type of release, ozone
depletion potential, and more. |
| EPA's Profile for
Hazardous Waste in North Carolina This site gives details about NC's waste in terms of
the amount of waste generated (produced) by large quantity generators and the amount of
waste managed by
facilities in your community through recycling, treatment, and/or disposal. |
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