Recovery from a homeland security incident will likely involve the management of waste. It is important to understand the capabilities and limitations of different waste management options for the various types of wastes generated in order to make cost effective waste management decisions that are protective of human health and the environment. As a general matter, EPA has a waste management hierarchy, with a preference for reuse and recycling options.
The information on waste management options presented on this site can assist in pre-incident planning and can inform waste management decisions before and after a homeland security incident occurs. The information is not intended to be exhaustive but rather a starting place for informative and practical waste management-related information. Other treatment and disposal options may exist.