The facility s operations can also be suspended, or the operators can face criminal charges in court. Possible violations include falsifying information on a manifest, transporting waste without a manifest, or transporting waste to a facility that isn t operating legally. RCRA has source reduction and recycling programs to reduce the amount of wastes discarded. Larger hazardous waste generators must certify that they have taken steps to reduce how much waste they produce. Often, waste reduction can help industry by cutting the costs of waste management.
Recycling is also important in reducing waste.
EPA has a national program to increase recycling of paper, glass, steel, plastics, and aluminum. At least 35 states have adopted some form of mandatory recycling. RCRA provides on-going opportunities for public involvement in all facets of the program. RCRA allows citizens to take legal action against a person or company not complying with the regulations, or against EPA or a state for not properly enforcing the rules. In addition, citizens are given the opportunity to voice their concerns about new rules and new facilities seeking a permit to operate in their community.