The chapter discusses laws that protect the environment from solid and hazardous waste. It focuses on regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to ensure safe waste disposal. The EPA sets standards to minimize the impact of waste on various aspects like water and air quality, wildlife, and human health. Hazardous waste laws aim to compensate victims of improper disposal and regulate waste generation and transport. Acts like the Clean Water Act and Toxic Substances Control Act are mentioned. The EPA provides guidelines for handling hazardous waste.