Environmental & Waste
Construction and demolition waste, hazardous materials, dust and runoff rules, and disposal done right.
7 guides in this section
Guides in this section
What asbestos rules apply before I demolish or renovate?
Before you demolish or renovate most commercial, institutional, or multi-unit buildings, federal law requires a trained inspector to check for asbestos, and...
How do I legally get rid of leftover paint, solvents and used oil?
Solvent-based paint, waste solvent, and other hazardous materials cannot go in a dumpster or down a drain. They have to be stored right, hauled by a...
Do I need a permit to fill or build near a wetland?
If your job puts any fill material into a wetland, stream, or other water of the United States, even just topsoil or gravel, you almost certainly need a...
Do I need a stormwater permit and a SWPPP for my site?
If your project disturbs one acre or more of soil, or less than an acre but as part of a larger development that totals an acre or more, you need stormwater...
Do I need EPA 608 certification to handle refrigerant?
Yes. Under the Clean Air Act, anyone who is paid to maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment containing regulated refrigerant must hold EPA Section...
Do I need lead-safe (RRP) certification to work on pre-1978 homes?
Yes, almost certainly, if you are paid to disturb painted surfaces in a home, school, or day care built before 1978. The EPA's Renovation, Repair and...
Environmental rules on a construction site: what actually applies to you
Five environmental rules catch tradespeople more than any others: the lead paint (RRP) rule on pre-1978 buildings, asbestos in older buildings, refrigerant...