The Reason That Increasing the Price of Waste Disposal Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

The reason that increasing the price of waste disposal is often an ineffective way to reduce hazardous waste is

• A) competition in the waste removal industry keeps prices below effective incentive levels.
• B) hazardous waste is often not subject to disposal as it never leaves the firm premises.
• C) hazardous waste removal firms are not subject to regulations.
• D) firms are unmotivated by disposal charges and do not search for ways to reduce the quantities of waste requiring disposal.

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