Mixed waste is waste that contains a hazardous waste component and a radioactive material component.
EPA regulates the hazardous waste portion, while the NRC or DOE regulate the radioactive portion. The NRC typically regulates mixed wastes from commercial and non-DOE federal facilities, while DOE regulates materials from DOE facilities. Mixed waste, regardless of its type of radioactive element, is hazardous waste and consequently subject to RCRA hazardous waste regulations, including the land disposal restrictions. Treatment standards for hazardous wastes are found in Section 268.40 of the RCRA regulations. Section 11 of the AEA as amended.