### Question
How is the term hazardous waste defined?


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

> 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 81-ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

