EPA publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials

EPA released the 2026 version of its Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and materials containing PFAS. While non-binding, the guidance can influence cleanup decisions, permitting expectations, and selection of waste management technologies (e.g., thermal treatment, landfilling, underground injection) by providing EPA’s current assessment of available information and uncertainties. Compliance teams managing PFAS wastes should review the updated recommendations and align internal waste handling/disposal evaluations and contractor specifications accordingly.