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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 20Ch. 6.5Art. 5§ 25155 Hazardous Waste Disposal Rules

§ 25155 Hazardous Waste Disposal Rules

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§ 25155 Hazardous Waste Disposal Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't throw away super dangerous waste without making it safe first.
  • •You have to follow special rules from the government to handle or throw away this kind of waste.
  • •The rules might be different for different types of dangerous waste.

Example

A factory has leftover chemicals that can catch fire easily.

The factory can't just dump these chemicals in the trash. They have to treat them first to make them safe or follow special government rules to get rid of them.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 25155 Hazardous Waste Disposal Rules

No extremely hazardous waste may be disposed of without prior processing to remove its harmful properties or as specified by the regulations of the department for the handling and disposal of the particular extremely hazardous waste. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1039.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

hazardousdangerdisposalregulationwaste

Related Statutes

  • § 25152 Hazardous Waste Regulation Hearings
  • § 25151 Hazardous Waste Regional Regulations
  • § 25157 Hazardous Waste On-Site Treatment
  • § 25207.5 Agricultural Waste Transport Exemption
  • § 25141.5 Hazardous Waste Classification Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 25155.
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