Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste: Any solid waste, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may:

1. Increase mortality or incapacitaing illness
2. Pose a hazard to human health when improperly:
1. Treated
2. Stored
3. Transported
4. Disposed of
5. otherwise mismanaged

Classes of Hazardous Waste

1. Ignitable
2. Corrosive
3. Reactive
4. Toxic