2. 1
Identification and Classification of Hazardous Waste
Local Waste:
Waste generated by
households,
businesses,
institutions, and
construction sites
within a local
community.
State Waste:
Waste regulated by
state laws, which
can include
hazardous waste,
construction and
demolition waste,
and industrial waste.
Federal Waste:
Waste regulated by
federal laws, which
can include
radioactive waste,
hazardous air
pollutants, and
PCBs.
• Municipal Waste
• Electronic Waste
• Medical Waste
• Hazardous Waste
• Construction and
Demolition Waste
• Industrial Waste
• Radioactive Waste
• Hazardous Air Pollutants
• PCBs
6. 5
Disposal of Hazardous
Waste
Hazardous waste must be disposed of
in an environmentally safe manner,
such as by landfilling in designated
facilities or by injection into deep
geological formations.
8. Relation between Toxic and Hazardous Waste
Treatment to Humans
Toxic and hazardous waste management is essential for
protecting human health and the environment. Improper
handling storage, and disposal of hazardous waste can
lead to contamination of air, water, soil, which can have a
serious negative impact on human health.
9. Why is it important to properly dispose
Toxic and Hazardous Waste?
Protecting
Human Health
Protecting
the
Environment
Regulatory
Compliance
Resource
Conservation
Sustainable
Development