Turbowaste Transition to RCRAInfo

What it Means. Why it Matters. What to Expect.

As the regulatory landscape around hazardous waste management evolves, so do the platforms and systems that facilitate compliance and transparency. One of the latest developments in this area is transitioning from Turbowaste to RCRAInfo, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) system designed to streamline hazardous waste reporting and data management.

What’s Happening: Moving from Turbowaste to RCRAInfo

For years, many states have relied on Turbowaste for hazardous waste reporting, a system designed to track waste activity and ensure compliance with RCRA standards. Now, the EPA is consolidating these state-specific platforms into one robust federal system, RCRAInfo, to improve the accuracy and ease of compliance nationwide. Think of it as moving from a fragmented patchwork to a cohesive, one-stop platform simplifying hazardous waste management for everyone involved.

If your facility has been reporting hazardous waste activities through Turbowaste, you’ll soon be required to submit data exclusively through RCRAInfo. This transition aligns reporting standards and streamlines facility compliance requirements across multiple states.

Here’s What You Can Expect:

  • Real-Time Tracking: No more guessing games about where your waste is on its journey. RCRAInfo updates data in real-time, so you’re always in the loop.
  • Easy Reporting: Wave goodbye to tedious paperwork. RCRAInfo lets us handle waste reports online, ensuring compliance with just a few clicks and no headlines.
  • A Greener Solution: Bygoing digital, we’re helping reduce paper waste and minimize our environmental footprint—a win-win for compliance and sustainability!

Timeline of the Transition:

  • January-May 2-25 – Use TurboWaste for your 2024 annual reporting cycle.
  • August-December 2025 – Start transitioning into RCRAInfo
  • January 1, 2026 – RCRAInfo becomes the official reporting system of the 2025 cycle.

Why the Change?

Switching to RCRAInfo simplifies reporting for everyone, reduces redundancies, and lets us align with national data standards for even greater transparency and accuracy. RCRAInfo makes tracking and reporting waste easier, which helps us work faster and focus on protecting our environment and supporting sustainable solutions.

Getting Ready: Steps to Prepare for RCRAInfo

To set your team up for success, here’s a checklist to help you prepare:

  1. Sign up for RCRAInfo: Create an account on the RCRAInfo website to access training materials, manage your data, and familiarize yourself with the platform.
  2. Take Advantage of Training Resources: For a preview, check out the MyRCRAid training video by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and explore other RCRAInfo training materials to ensure everyone on your team knows the new system’s ins and outs.
  3. Verify Your Data: Double-check that your Turbowaste records are up-to-date before the big migration. This will help prevent any discrepancies during the transition.
  4. Stay Informed: As the transition unfolds, contact your local regulators and the EPA for updates, specific state requirements, or guidance.

Leading the Way in Hazardous Waste Management

The shift to RCRAInfo is more than a technology change—it reflects a national commitment to enhanced transparency, improved efficiency, and stronger environmental stewardship. By moving from Turbowaste to RCRAInfo, the EPA is creating a standardized and streamlined approach to hazardous waste management to simplify compliance and support better public health and environmental protection.

With proactive planning, your team can easily adapt to this transition and unlock the full potential of this modernized platform. Whether your hazardous waste operations span a single state or multiple locations, RCRAInfo is here to make regulatory compliance clearer, more accurate, and more effective.

Stay tuned for more updates as we make this exciting transition, and remember—at Ingenium, we’re here to help every step of the way.

For more information on Turbowaste Transition to RCRAInfo, please reach out to our EHS Team for assistance.

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