[Public Comment] Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS

April 23, 2026

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"The 2026 Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pdf) (3.69 MB) presents currently available information on the destruction and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and PFAS-containing materials that are not consumer products. This update identifies available, effective and methods to remediate, dispose of and destroy PFAS contamination. It provides information on the current state of science and associated uncertainties for three large-scale capacity technologies that can destroy PFAS or control PFAS release into the environment: thermal destruction, landfills, and underground injection. This non-binding guidance will help decision-makers select technologies based on characteristics of the waste and options available to prevent releases and keep PFAS out of the environment.

The revised document builds on guidance EPA issued in 2024 by incorporating information distilled from recent findings pertaining to destruction and disposal of PFAS-containing materials in non-consumer settings. It also incorporates comments EPA received on the previous iteration of the document."