---
kind: "unit"
title: "40"
title_heading: "Protection of Environment"
key: "chI/subchI"
level: "subchap"
label: "Subchapter I"
heading: "Solid Wastes"
release: "ecfr-current"
date: "2026-08-27"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/40/chI-subchI"
sections_count: 1575
---

# Subchapter I — Solid Wastes

Title 40 C.F.R. — Protection of Environment › Chapter I — Environmental Protection Agency

## Contents

- [Part 239 — Requirements for State Permit Program Determination of Adequacy](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part239.md)
- [Part 240 — Guidelines for the Thermal Processing of Solid Wastes](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part240.md)
- [Part 241 — Solid Wastes Used as Fuels or Ingredients in Combustion Units](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part241.md)
- [Part 243 — Guidelines for the Storage and Collection of Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Solid Waste](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part243.md)
- [Part 246 — Source Separation for Materials Recovery Guidelines](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part246.md)
- [Part 247 — Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Products Containing Recovered Materials](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part247.md)
- [Part 254 — Prior Notice of Citizen Suits](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part254.md)
- [Part 255 — Identification of Regions and Agencies for Solid Waste Management](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part255.md)
- [Part 256 — Guidelines for Development and Implementation of State Solid Waste Management Plans](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part256.md)
- [Part 257 — Criteria for Classification of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and Practices](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part257.md)
- [Part 258 — Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part258.md)
- [Part 259 — Part 259 [reserved]](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part259.md)
- [Part 260 — Hazardous Waste Management System: General](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part260.md)
- [Part 261 — Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part261.md)
- [Part 262 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part262.md)
- [Part 263 — Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part263.md)
- [Part 264 — Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part264.md)
- [Part 265 — Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part265.md)
- [Part 266 — Standards for the Management of Specific Hazardous Wastes and Specific Types of Hazardous Waste Management Facilities](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part266.md)
- [Part 267 — Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Facilities Operating under a Standardized Permit](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part267.md)
- [Part 268 — Land Disposal Restrictions](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part268.md)
- [Part 270 — Epa Administered Permit Programs: the Hazardous Waste Permit Program](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part270.md)
- [Part 271 — Requirements for Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Programs](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part271.md)
- [Part 272 — Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part272.md)
- [Part 273 — Standards for Universal Waste Management](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part273.md)
- [Part 278 — Criteria for the Management of Granular Mine Tailings (chat) in Asphalt Concrete and Portland Cement Concrete in Transportation Construction Projects Funded in Whole or in Part by Federal Funds](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part278.md)
- [Part 279 — Standards for the Management of Used Oil](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part279.md)
- [Part 280 — Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks (ust)](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part280.md)
- [Part 281 — Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Programs](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part281.md)
- [Part 282 — Approved Underground Storage Tank Programs](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part282.md)
- [Part 283-299 — Parts 283-299 [reserved]](/cfr/40/chI-subchI-part283-299.md)