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Hazardous Waste Classification

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What is the primary reason hazardous wastes should not be emptied into sewer systems?

They can react violently when mixed with other chemicals

They can cause physical harm to people

They can cause damage to sewer systems

They can pollute the groundwater, surface water, and ground matter (correct)

What should you do with a hazardous product when you are finished with it?

Check with your community disposal to find out where to take it (correct)

Store it in a secure location

Give it to a friend or family member

Dispose of it in your regular trash

What is a common characteristic of corrosive hazardous wastes?

They can eat away surfaces and skin (correct)

They can react violently when mixed with other chemicals

They are highly flammable

They can cause physical harm to people

Why should hazardous materials be clearly labeled?

So they can be easily identified Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of hazardous wastes leaking into the environment?

They can contaminate water sources Signup and view all the answers

Why should hazardous waste containers not be thrown into your yard or put in bags with other waste?

They can contaminate the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of reactive/explosive hazardous wastes?

They react violently when mixed with other chemicals, under pressure or heat Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep hazardous materials in secure locations?

To prevent small children and pets from accessing them Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if hazardous wastes leak into the environment?

They can pollute the groundwater, surface water, and ground matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of classifying hazardous wastes with international symbols?

To alert people to the dangers of the waste Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with a hazardous material that is no longer needed?

Check with your community disposal to find out where to take it Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of toxic/poisonous hazardous wastes?

They can cause damage to or poison living organisms Signup and view all the answers

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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Learn about the four main categories of hazardous waste: flammable, corrosive, reactive/explosive, and toxic/poison. Identify the characteristics and examples of each type.