What type of waste does Subtitle C of RCRA primarily address?

Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) specifically addresses hazardous waste. This section establishes a framework for the management of hazardous waste from generation to disposal, ensuring that such waste is handled safely to protect human health and the environment. Under Subtitle C, hazardous waste is defined based on its characteristics, which can include being ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic, and also through lists of wastes that are identified as hazardous.

The other waste types mentioned do not fall under Subtitle C's purview. Solid waste is considered under Subtitle D of RCRA, which deals with non-hazardous solid waste management. Medical waste, while it may contain hazardous components, is regulated under other laws and cannot be solely categorized as hazardous waste under Subtitle C. Recyclable waste is also managed outside of the hazardous waste regulations specified in Subtitle C, focusing instead on recycling protocols and programs. Hence, Subtitle C's focus on hazardous waste ensures that specific measures and regulatory standards are applied to the management and disposal of these potentially dangerous materials.