Solid Waste
Solid Waste Resources
Introductory Resources
Other Regulated Waste
Regulations that apply to non-hazardous solid waste found in retail including municipal solid waste, food, medical waste, electronic waste, and more.
Store Operations
Environmental issues related to all aspects of retail operations including maintenance, hazardous materials, boilers, pest management, HVAC and more.
Store Departments
Overview of environmental requirements that apply in different retail departments.
Detailed Regulatory Resources
Mandatory Recycling and Disposal Bans Fact Sheet
Details on California regulations that require organics recycling with information on similar requirements in other jurisdictions.
Consumer Bag FAQ
The rapid increase in consumer bag legislation has led to varying requirements and specifications across the country
Consumer Bag Legislation Summary Matrix
Summary of consumer bag legislation by state and local jurisdictions, including bans, taxes and requirements for both paper and plastic bags.
eWaste Matrix
Overview of state legislation with requirements for retailers on managing waste electronic products or ewaste.
Product Stewardship Matrix
State EPR or product stewardship legislation that have requirements for products such as carpet, batteries, and more. Also includes product bans.
