EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials (public comment version)

EPA issued the 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials (not a binding rule, but influential for PFAS waste management decisions). The guidance discusses considerations and limitations for common management technologies (e.g., thermal treatment, landfilling, underground injection) and includes an evaluation framework for emerging technologies. EPA also opened a public comment opportunity tied to this interim guidance, which compliance and EHS teams should monitor when selecting or validating PFAS waste treatment/disposal pathways and documenting technology decisions.