Which statement about solid waste disposal is correct?

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Which statement about solid waste disposal is correct?

Not all solid waste can go into dumpsters. Dumpsters are intended for general, non-hazardous solid waste that can be safely placed in the regular disposal stream. Some wastes require special handling because they pose health, safety, or environmental risks or are regulated for disposal. Examples include hazardous waste (solvents, paints, pesticides, and other regulated chemicals), universal wastes like batteries and certain light bulbs, and regulated medical or infectious waste. These require proper containment, labeling, and disposal through approved programs and facilities rather than being dumped in a standard dumpster. So the statement that some wastes require special handling and cannot go into dumpsters is the correct understanding.

Not all solid waste can go into dumpsters. Dumpsters are intended for general, non-hazardous solid waste that can be safely placed in the regular disposal stream. Some wastes require special handling because they pose health, safety, or environmental risks or are regulated for disposal. Examples include hazardous waste (solvents, paints, pesticides, and other regulated chemicals), universal wastes like batteries and certain light bulbs, and regulated medical or infectious waste. These require proper containment, labeling, and disposal through approved programs and facilities rather than being dumped in a standard dumpster. So the statement that some wastes require special handling and cannot go into dumpsters is the correct understanding.

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