The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ensures that the thousands of abandoned toxic waste sites around the United States are cleaned up.

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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is primarily focused on the management of hazardous wastes from the moment they are generated to their ultimate disposal, i.e., "cradle to grave" management, rather than cleaning up abandoned toxic waste sites. The cleanup of abandoned toxic waste sites is addressed by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund.

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Ensures That the Thousands