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Disposal
...unwanted items, substances, or waste materials. It is a crucial aspect of waste management and environmental conservation. ...re several types of disposal methods, each suitable for different kinds of waste. These include:

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Incineration
...as and heat. The ash is mostly formed by the inorganic constituents of the waste and may take the form of solid lumps or particulates carried by the flue ga ...ion involves the combustion of waste at high temperatures. In the process, waste materials are converted into ash, flue gas, and heat. The heat produced can

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Hazardous waste
[[File:Drums with toxic waste 2776.jpg|thumb|500px|Drums with toxic waste]] '''Hazardous waste''' is a type of waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environ

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Hazardous
...nger. This term is often used in the context of [[chemical substances]], [[waste management]], and [[occupational safety and health]]. ...th of living organisms, primarily that of humans. This can include medical waste or samples of a microorganism, virus or toxin that can impact human health.

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Yellow grease
...il''' (UCO), is a [[recycled]] product from the [[food industry]]. It is a waste product from deep fryers in restaurants, cafeterias, and large-scale food p Yellow grease is collected from the food industry by [[waste management]] companies. The collected grease is then processed to remove im

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Leachate
...eachate varies widely depending on the age of the landfill and the type of waste that it contains. It usually contains both dissolved and suspended material ...ent moisture within the waste, and the biochemical processes that occur as waste decomposes. Modern landfills are designed with leachate collection systems

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HAZWOPER
...tional Safety and Health Administration]] (OSHA) which regulates hazardous waste operations and emergency services in the United States and its territories. ...osed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances -- including hazardous waste -- and who are engaged in one of the following operations as specified by [

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Crime scene cleanup
...ination, animal biohazard contamination (e.g. feces or blood) or regulated waste transport, treatment, and disposal.[[Category:Diseases and disorders]]<br>

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Swill
...texts, it can have specific meanings, but generally, it is associated with waste products or inferior quality substances. The term is often used in agricult ...uced from washing. Today, it is commonly used to denote any form of liquid waste, particularly that which is considered to be of low value or quality.

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Hazardous wastes
Hazardous wastes are a category of waste materials that pose substantial or potential threats to public health or th ...waste is considered hazardous if it is specifically listed as a hazardous waste by regulation or if it exhibits one or more of the following characteristic

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Extravascular fluid
...-base balance]] in the body. The composition of the extravascular fluid is regulated by various mechanisms, including the [[kidneys]], which filter the blood an ...o receive oxygen and nutrients necessary for their metabolism and to expel waste products and carbon dioxide.

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Porin
...ia. This includes nutrients needed for the bacteria's survival, as well as waste products that need to be expelled. Some porins are specific for certain typ ...pass through, while specific porins only allow certain types of molecules. Regulated porins can open or close in response to certain signals.

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Bottom ash
Despite being a waste product, bottom ash has several practical uses. It can be used in [[road co In many countries, the disposal and reuse of bottom ash is regulated by environmental laws. For example, in the [[United States]], the [[Environ

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Organelle biogenesis
...e their internal structures, known as [[organelles]]. This complex, highly regulated process is crucial for the maintenance of cellular function and the respons ...ly of these components into functional structures. This process is tightly regulated by various signaling pathways and involves a complex network of [[gene expr

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Mammalian kidney
...'mammalian kidney''' is a vital organ in mammals responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them, along with water, as urine. Thi The primary function of the mammalian kidney is to remove waste products and excess substances from the blood through the production of uri

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Bodily function
...[[respiration]], [[circulation]], and [[excretion]]. Bodily functions are regulated by the [[nervous system]] and [[endocrine system]]. ...tory system delivers oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells, and removes waste products, like carbon dioxide.

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Agricultural burning
...nvolves the intentional burning of [[crop residue]] and other agricultural waste products. This practice is common in many parts of the world and has both p ...ere entire fields are set ablaze, and [[pile burning]], where agricultural waste is gathered into piles and burned. The method used often depends on the typ

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Catastalsis
...for the digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as the expulsion of waste products from the body. ...t propel the contents forward through the digestive system. The process is regulated by the enteric nervous system, a complex network of neurons that governs th

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HAZMAT Class 7 Radioactive substances
...s that emit [[radiation]]. This class of [[HAZMAT|Hazardous Materials]] is regulated by the [[United States Department of Transportation]] (DOT) and the [[Inter ...kaging and transport of HAZMAT Class 7 Radioactive substances are strictly regulated. The packaging must be designed to protect the contents from damage during

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Chromate and dichromate
...ty, the use and disposal of chromate and dichromate compounds are strictly regulated in many countries. ...ates and dichromates can occur through the improper disposal of industrial waste, leading to contamination of water and soil. These compounds are highly sol

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