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What is the primary reason hazardous wastes should not be emptied into sewer systems?
What should you do with a hazardous product when you are finished with it?
What is a common characteristic of corrosive hazardous wastes?
Why should hazardous materials be clearly labeled?
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What is a consequence of hazardous wastes leaking into the environment?
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Why should hazardous waste containers not be thrown into your yard or put in bags with other waste?
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What is a characteristic of reactive/explosive hazardous wastes?
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Why is it important to keep hazardous materials in secure locations?
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What can happen if hazardous wastes leak into the environment?
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What is the purpose of classifying hazardous wastes with international symbols?
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What should you do with a hazardous material that is no longer needed?
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What is a characteristic of toxic/poisonous hazardous wastes?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes
- Flammable wastes burn easily, including painting wastes, degreasers, and other solvents
- Corrosive wastes eat away surfaces and skin, examples include alkaline cleaning fluids, rust removers, and old batteries
- Reactive/Explosive wastes react violently when mixed with other chemicals, under pressure or heat, such as aerosols
- Toxic/Poisonous wastes can cause damage to or poison living organisms, including materials containing heavy metals like mercury, lead, or cadmium
Effects of Hazardous Wastes
- Harm people and the environment
- Pollute groundwater, surface water, and ground matter if they leach into the environment
Classification and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes
- Classified into 9 categories with international symbols for dangerous goods
- Tips for storage and disposal:
- Clearly label all hazardous materials
- Keep hazardous materials in secure locations away from small children and pets
- Never throw out hazardous waste containers into your yard or put them in bags with other waste
- Check with your community disposal to find out where to take hazardous waste when finished with a product
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Description
Learn about the four main categories of hazardous waste: flammable, corrosive, reactive/explosive, and toxic/poison. Identify the characteristics and examples of each type.
