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The portion of solid waste that is hazardous is:
The portion of solid waste that is hazardous is:
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The correct option is D battery metals
The portion of solid waste that is hazardous are oils, battery metals, heavy metals from smelting industries and organic solvents. These can in the long run, get deposited to the soils of the surrounding area and pollute them by altering their chemical and biological properties. They also contaminate drinking water aquifer sources. More than 90% of hazardous waste is produced by chemical, petroleum and metal-related industries and small
businesses such as dry cleaners and gas stations contribute as well.
The portion of solid waste that is hazardous are oils, battery metals, heavy metals from smelting industries and organic solvents. These can in the long run, get deposited to the soils of the surrounding area and pollute them by altering their chemical and biological properties. They also contaminate drinking water aquifer sources. More than 90% of hazardous waste is produced by chemical, petroleum and metal-related industries and small
businesses such as dry cleaners and gas stations contribute as well.
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