On February 12, 1985, Florida received authorization from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency to administer its own hazardous waste management and regulatory program under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976. Florida received final authorization
on November 17, 2000 to implement the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA).
The most important feature of authorization is the State's agreement to issue permits
that conform to the regulatory requirements of the law, to inspect and monitor activities
subject to regulation, to take appropriate enforcement action against violators and to do
so in a manner no less stringent than the Federal program.
The Hazardous Waste Regulation Section (HWRS) is responsible for
implementing the hazardous waste regulatory portion of RCRA. It reviews and
issues permits and coordinates compliance monitoring and enforcement activities
at hazardous waste generators, transporters and Treatment, Storage and Disposal
(TSD) facilities with the regulatory
District offices.
The Hazardous Waste Regulation Section is composed of three programs:
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Waste Management for Government Buildings
NEW!
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Notification of Hazardous Waste Activities Requirements
Effective January 4, 2009 Florida's hazardous waste rule
(F.A.C. Chapter 62-730)
was revised to require the use of a new
Florida Notification of
Regulated Waste Activities form 8700-12FL.
The new 8700-12FL form has been redesigned to include mercury and used oil program area
registrations in addition to hazardous and universal waste generator activities.
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Hazardous Waste Handler Search
This link provides a database query for RCRA regulated facilities by name, address,
county, or EPAID. It includes information about facilities' status and compliance
and enforcement histories under RCRA. It also includes a mapping component and a
feedback link by which to report data errors.
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Used Oil Program
In 1984 the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) implemented a
used oil management program under Sections 403.75 through 403.769, Florida
Statutes. Florida's Used Oil Recycling Program has grown to become one of the
most successful in the United States and has received national recognition.
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Universal Wastes
NEW!
The universal waste agenda promotes the collection and recycling of certain widely
generated hazardous wastes. Universal wastes are batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing
equipment and lamps. Florida has recently added pharmaceutical waste to the program.
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Mercury Program
Mercury is used in many everyday products like fluorescent lamps, thermometers, thermostats,
blood pressure manometers and pleasure boat bilge pump float switches. Some of these products
have an environmental benefit. For example, fluorescent lamps use less energy than traditional
incandescent lamps. Unless they are recycled or otherwise disposed of properly, however, the
mercury from these discarded products can contaminate the air, surface water and ground water.
Mercury contamination in Florida is most evident from the fish consumption advisories due to
high mercury levels in certain fish in a number of Florida lakes and in the Everglades. The
Florida DEP has responded to this mercury contamination with research to better understand
the problem and its causes and with environmental controls to reduce the potential for mercury
to enter the environment.
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Household Hazardous Waste
The government does not regulate hazardous wastes generated in the home. In Florida,
household hazardous waste collection centers have been established in most communities.
This section includes resources and programs to help you with your hazardous waste.
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Transporters and Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSD) click here
FLORIDA'S HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS FOR TRANSPORTERS AND TRANSFER
FACILITIES ARE MORE STRINGENT THAN THE FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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Other Hazardous Waste Related Links
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Hazardous Waste Regulation Section
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