Hazardous wastes

Definition

Wastes that exhibit one or more hazardous characteristics, such as being flammable, oxidizing, poisonous, infectious, corrosive, or ecotoxic (Basel Convention).

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Related concepts:
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal,
Basel Convention Ban Amendment,
Environmentally Sound Management
URI:
https://vocabulary.informea.org/NegotiatorsGlossary/931

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