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the C&D wastes are used at a variety of sites for leveling low-lying areas besides
land reclamation. Some C&D waste is dumped illegally in or around wastelands,
old lakes, roads and highways, and valleys (Venkatesh et al. 2016).
Radioactive waste, which is another global challenge, is produced by numerous
sources—nuclear power plants, hospitals, universities, and industries. Radioactive
waste emits radiation, and hence hazard to the environment and human health.
Therefore, it must be managed with special care. Finding appropriate waste disposal
Fig. 4.32 Spillage and
seepage during
transportation of waste
Fig. 4.33 Waste segregation
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the C&D wastes are used at a variety of sites for leveling low-lying areas besides
land reclamation. Some C&D waste is dumped illegally in or around wastelands,
old lakes, roads and highways, and valleys (Venkatesh et al. 2016).
Radioactive waste, which is another global challenge, is produced by numerous
sources—nuclear power plants, hospitals, universities, and industries. Radioactive
waste emits radiation, and hence hazard to the environment and human health.
Therefore, it must be managed with special care. Finding appropriate waste disposal
Fig. 4.32 Spillage and
seepage during
transportation of waste
Fig. 4.33 Waste segregation
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