What is considered hazardous material?
Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment. They usually are items that can easily ignite (waste oils and solvents)), corrode (such as acids), react in a way that makes them unstable and can potentially cause explosions or release toxic fumes), or prove toxic when ingested or absorbed. A wide range of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials are considered hazardous. Some of the most common hazardous materials found in municipal solid waste include asbestos, treated wood, oil, paint, chemicals, batteries and fluorescent bulbs.
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