The Ability of a Municipality to Send Solid Waste to a Landfill

question 7

Multiple Choice

The ability of a municipality to send solid waste to a landfill is affected by

• A) weather
• B) taxation
• C) the scarcity of sites willing to accept these wastes
• D) recycling programs

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Definitions:

Units

A standard quantity in terms of which other quantities may be expressed.

Used Needles

Needles that have been utilized for injection or aspiration and must be disposed of in specific containers to prevent injury and disease transmission.

Syringes

Medical devices used to inject or withdraw fluids, consisting of a needle and a body that holds the fluid.

Discarded

Thrown away or disposed of as no longer useful or desirable.