5 Questions
What law outlawed open dumps before the 1970s?
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
What is the main drawback of using landfills?
They use a lot of space
What are the primary methods of waste management alternatives to landfills?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Waste-to-energy incineration
Which law accounted for all hazardous wastes 'from cradle to grave'?
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 1976, 1984
What was the controversy surrounding the Superfund?
Determining who is liable
Test your knowledge on solid and hazardous wastes management, including regulations, pollution prevention, and waste disposal practices.
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