How can we dispose toxic chemicals properly?

By dumping them in landfills.

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By burning them.

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By dissolving them in the sea or other water bodies.

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By using separate containers.

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Solution

The correct option is D By using separate containers.
Many household cleaning products, paints and aerosol containers have toxic materials. If these items are tossed in the trash, they will leach into the soil in a landfill. Hence, we must dispose them into designated containers.

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How can we dispose toxic chemicals properly?

The correct option is D By using separate containers.Many household cleaning products, paints and aerosol containers have toxic materials. If these items are tossed in the trash, they will leach into the soil in a landfill. Hence, we must dispose them into designated containers.

The correct option is D By using separate containers.
Many household cleaning products, paints and aerosol containers have toxic materials. If these items are tossed in the trash, they will leach into the soil in a landfill. Hence, we must dispose them into designated containers.