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hazardous waste

[haz-er-duhs weyst] / ˈhæz ər dəs ˈweɪst /
NOUN
environmental pollutant
Synonyms
WEAK
atomic waste contaminated materials dumping industrial waste nuclear waste poison pollution toxic waste

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Manufacturing batteries is “extremely energy intensive,” involves more dangerous chemicals and results in more hazardous waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Union Pacific Railroad removed more than 33 tons of debris and hazardous waste, totaling 11 truckloads, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Superfund sites are locations polluted by hazardous waste that the Environmental Protection Agency has flagged for cleanup due to threats to human health or the environment.

From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025

Veolia said Friday that the deal would allow it to expand in the growing U.S. hazardous waste sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

After Mrs. Tesla evacuated the lab and called the hazardous waste removal squad, she praised Tyson and me for being natural chemists.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan