EPA releases 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS destruction and disposal and opens public comment docket

EPA issued the “Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS—2026 Version,” updating EPA’s recommended approaches and discussion of disposal/destruction pathways (including thermal treatment, landfills, and underground injection) and adding/expanding a framework for evaluating emerging technologies. EPA also indicates a 60-day public comment period will be available via the associated regulations.gov docket following Federal Register publication. While non-binding, this guidance can influence waste vendor qualification, internal waste acceptance/testing protocols, and defensible management practices for PFAS-containing waste streams.