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Hazardous Waste

Terms & facts from our discussions, readings, and filmstrips on hazardous wastes.

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IgnitableHazardous waste that easily catches fire
CorrosiveHazardous waste that dissolves metal and other substances.
ReactiveHazardous waste that could explode or become dangerous after changing chemically.
ToxicHazardous waste that will harm living things.
Love CanalA housing subdivision in Niagra Falls New York that was built on a hazardous waste site.
Land Fillplace to put hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Problem: they leak
HeatMelts and changes hazardous waste so that it is not hazardous any more.
IncinerationBurning up of waste. Problem: the ash left over, and the smoke from incomplete burning could still be hazardous.
NeutralizationChemically changing waste into safer forms. Example: acid - base
Biological treatmentUsing bacteria, fungi, and other living things to change hazardous waste into non-hazardous waste.
Land Fill locationNear I 435 and Holiday drive
Household Hazardous Waste Drop off siteNear I 35 and Lamar


Tom Melia

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