Superfund Trust Fund

The Superfund Trust Fund is a dedicated government fund established to pay for cleaning up sites contaminated by hazardous waste, such as old factories or waste disposal areas. Funded mainly through taxes on chemical and petroleum industries, it helps ensure that environmental cleanup costs don't fall solely on taxpayers or responsible companies. When contaminated sites are identified, the Superfund provides the money needed to assess the hazards, perform cleanup, and protect public health and the environment. This system helps manage and remediate hazardous waste sites across the country, promoting safer communities.