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hazardous waste disposal
UK/ˈhæzədəs weɪst dɪˈspəʊzəl/US/ˈhæzərdəs weɪst dɪˈspoʊzəl/HAZ·ard·ous WASTE di·SPO·sal
the safe collection, treatment and disposal of dangerous waste materials
Examples
“proper hazardous waste disposal”
“regulations on hazardous waste disposal”
“hazardous waste disposal facilities”
Band 8 sentence
“Strict legislation and monitored hazardous waste disposal are essential to prevent long‑term soil and water contamination.”
Collocations
- hazardous waste disposal facilities
- regulations on hazardous waste disposal
Word family
Common mistakes
dangerous waste disposal→hazardous waste disposal
hazardous waste managements→hazardous waste management
Say it for a higher band
5throw away dangerous rubbish→6toxic waste management→7+hazardous waste disposal
Synonyms
toxic waste management
Easily confused
toxic waste management
“The factory must follow strict toxic waste management procedures.”
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