In the January 13, 2015 Federal Register the USEPA announced its Final Rule for the Definition of Solid Waste (2015 DSW) which revised – and is supposed to correct deficiencies in – the 2008 Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule (2008 DSW).  Though announced, the 2015 DSW does not become effective until July 13, 2015 and then only at the Federal level and in states without an authorized hazardous waste program.

A full summary of the 2015 DSW can be found at the USEPA Website for its DSW Rulemakings.  The purpose of this article is to explain one small – but important – part of the 2015 DSW:  The codified definition of “contained”. (more…)