Hazardous Substances Superfund Hazardous Waste Fund

The Superfund Hazardous Waste Fund, commonly called the Superfund, is a government program established to clean up and manage sites contaminated with hazardous substances. Funded by taxes on companies that produce or handle toxic chemicals, it provides financial resources for identifying, assessing, and removing dangerous waste from the environment. The goal is to protect public health and the environment from contamination risks associated with abandoned or improperly managed hazardous waste sites. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees the program, ensuring contaminated areas are safely restored and potential exposure is minimized.