On and after July 1, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will no longer accept paper uniform hazardous waste manifests by mail. All hazardous waste manifests must be submitted to the EPA electronically using the e-Manifest system. Paper manifests and any continuation sheets mailed to the EPA after June 30, 2021, will be returned to the sender.

To meet the Federal requirements for submitting  manifests, treatment, storage, and disposal facilities can submit paper manifests from hazardous waste generators by:

• Uploading an image of the paper manifest (image upload) or
• Uploading a data file plus image copy of the paper manifest (data plus image upload).

Hazardous waste generators who have not yet created an account in RCRAInfo for e-Manifesting are encouraged to do so as part of the transition. See the following resources for e-Manifesting and tracking:

• EPA e-Manifest Frequently Asked Questions
• RCRAInfo User Web Access
• RCRAInfo Industry Application Help and Guidance for creating an account.

For question on e-Manifests, please contact:

• EPA e-Manifest Helpdesk: HelpDesk@EPAcdx.net, or 833-501-6826

For more articles on the e-Manifest System:

• History of the e-Manifest System
• The Regulations of the e-Manifest System
• FAQ: How is the Driver Supposed to sign the e-Manifest?

The EPA began accepting hazardous waste manifests electronically using the e-Manifest system on July 1, 2018. At the launch, phase-out of the paper manifest option was targeted for June 30, 2021. The EPA has allowed submittal of paper, electronic, and hybrid (electronic and paper) manifests since launch, and has seen a significant decrease in the number of paper manifests submitted. Nationally only a few facilities continue to mail paper manifests, and the EPA is working with them to transition. Using the e-Manifest system will help reduced the EPA costs associated with processing paper manifests.