This list includes certain waste from specific industries such as petroleum refining, pesticide manufacturing, or iron and steel. Non-specific source waste. This list identifies waste commonly generated by a wide variety of manufacturing and industrial processes. Commercial chemical products . This list includes specific commercial chemical products that are hazardous waste when discarded unused.
Ignitable waste can create fires under certain conditions.
Corrosive wastes are acids or bases that are capable of corroding metal storage tanks or containers which may result in release of the material, or may injure persons who come in contact with it. Reactive wastes are unstable under normal conditions. They can cause explosions, or release toxic fumes, gases, or vapors when mixed with water. Toxic wastes are harmful or fatal when ingested or absorbed. When toxic wastes are disposed on land, contaminates may leach from the waste and pollute ground water or surface waters.