Help Center
The Help Center for RCRAInfo’s Hazardous Waste Information Platform (HWIP) helps you find resources to assist in navigating and using the website's features.
HWIP is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s repository for nationwide hazardous waste generation, management, and transportation data. HWIP supports implementation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, and Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act of 2012.
Getting Started
Video Tutorials
Introduction to HWIP - coming soon.
Short videos about individual HWIP features - coming soon.
Overview of HWIP Features
EPA’s Hazardous Waste Information Platform (HWIP) is a public website that supports implementation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. It provides nationwide data about hazardous waste generation, management, and transportation in a variety of formats. This section describes the main features of the website.
Searching for Sites
To search for information about a particular hazardous waste site, Search by Site Name or ID on the home page. Type an EPA RCRA Site Identification number or site name and click search to get a map and list of the sites that match the criteria.
To search for information about hazardous waste sites in your area, Search by Location. Type a city, state, or zip code, and click search to get a map and list of the sites located in that area. Please note that this search returns sites that are within 10 miles of the center of location provided (whether city, state, or zip code). For a more specific, comprehensive search by location, use the Advanced Search.
To search for hazardous waste sites based on additional criteria, click Advanced Search on the left side menu. This brings you to a search form that allows you to search for sites based on a broad variety of information about hazardous waste sites.
Data Trends and Analysis
The Data Trends and Analysis page offers visualizations of hazardous waste data through dashboards, charts, maps, and tables.
Data Access
The Data Access page provides direct access to the data for those who wish to analyze large datasets. Click on "CSV Downloads" to download complete datasets. You can view the data with standard software such as Microsoft Excel, but database software may be necessary to analyze data.
Forms and Resources
The Forms and Resources page provides links to regulatory forms and information about common data submission procedures.
Help
The HWIP provides two sources of help about the website. Hover over circles with the letter 'i' inside for information about specific terminology. Click on Help - and look for the question mark icon on other HWIP pages - to find information related to using and understanding the website’s features.
About the Data
Data on the HWIP are updated weekly from EPA's RCRAInfo, the national hazardous waste program's data system. Data in RCRAInfo comes from regulated industry, authorized state agencies, and EPA.
Glossary
See the Glossary for information about the terms and abbreviations used on the HWIP.
Data Use Disclaimer
The information contained in RCRAInfo’s Hazardous Waste Information Platform (HWIP) is made available to the public by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for informational purposes only. No warranty, express or implied, is made by EPA or any other agency of the U.S. Government regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currency of this information. Geospatial data are not independently verified by EPA and do not represent EPA's official position, viewpoint, or opinion, express or implied.
HWIP is not designed for large scale data transfers or robotic queries. EPA reserves the right to disable users that initiate robotic, programmed queries.