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Large amounts of waste are said to be generated in the United States on an annual basis and this as warranted the need for effective waste management and proper hazardous waste disposal practices in order to establish a means of controlling this tiresome issue.
Improper Disposal of Hazardous Waste can have Deadly Effects
Studies conducted have revealed that the improper disposal of waste has been identified as the number one cause of pollution globally which has led authorities to heavily regulate and enforce the proper disposal of waste. Failure to do so can lead to serious consequences and violators can face stiff penalties, heavy fines or cause adverse health effects and damage to the environment.
Water and soil contamination, damage to the ecosystem, disease or injury can all be the result when hazardous waste is poorly disposed. This is why it is strictly recommended that people act responsibly and dispose of hazardous waste in the safe and correct manner to ensure the health and safety of the population as well as a clean, healthy, environment.
Common Items that can be Regarded as Hazardous Waste
When referring to the disposal of hazardous waste there are several common items that are considered to be inappropriate for regular trash disposal and should otherwise be discarded in a safe and compliant manner. Here is a list of some hazardous waste items that are prohibited from being disposed into regular trash for pick up. These include:
Household cleaners.
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Auto products.
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Lawn and garden care products.
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Pesticides and Herbicides
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Paints/ Lacquers/Varnishes
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Batteries (including vehicle batteries)
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Oil or Gasoline
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Fluorescent lights.
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Electronics
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Medical waste.
Aside from these products other materials prohibited by law to be dumped as regular trash include explosives, radioactive items, biomedical waste and tires.
As it relates to the disposal of medical waste like needles, sharps and syringes discarding of them improperly can pose serious health risks to the public and waste management personnel as diseases like Hepatitis A, C and HIV can be easily transmitted from needle sticks. These should be safely managed to prevent injury and disease transmission.
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