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| ⚫ | '''Inert waste''' is waste which is neither chemically nor biologically reactive and will not decompose or only very slowly. Examples of this are sand, [[concrete]], and [[demolition waste]]. This has particular relevance to [[landfill]]s as inert waste typically requires lower disposal fees than [[biodegradable waste]] or [[hazardous waste]]. |
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| ⚫ | '''Inert waste''' is waste which is neither chemically |
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==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 05:27, 29 November 2023
Inert waste is waste which is neither chemically nor biologically reactive and will not decompose or only very slowly. Examples of this are sand, concrete, and demolition waste. This has particular relevance to landfills as inert waste typically requires lower disposal fees than biodegradable waste or hazardous waste.
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[edit]- Paul T. Williams (30 April 2013). Waste Treatment and Disposal. John Wiley & Sons. p. 240. ISBN 978-1-118-68737-6.
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