### Question
Can you define what hazardous waste means?


### Answer
**Hazardous waste** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 6903*:

> a solid waste, or combination of solid wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may—


(A) cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6903*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

