What materials are considered to be hazardous for disposal in landfills?
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Materials considered hazardous for disposal in landfills include paint, plastics, pesticides, batteries, electronics and appliances, motor oil and other fluids, and medical and biological waste. Hazardous materials can cause pollution or be hazardous to human health if they leach into soil or groundwater. They should always be placed in secure containers and disposed of separately from regular garbage.
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What materials are considered to be hazardous for disposal in landfills?
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Materials that are considered to be hazardous for disposal in landfills include materials containing asbestos, radioactive waste, lead, mercury and other poisonous chemicals. Additionally, any organic or biodegradable material such as food scraps should not be dumped in landfills since these could produce methane gas which is a significant contributor to global warming.
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What materials are considered to be hazardous for disposal in landfills?