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Denzel’s mom has asked him to organize the family’s trash disposal. Which of these items should be put with the hazardous waste

A. Aluminum cans
B. Used batteries
C. Vegetable waste

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B) Used Batteries.

Reasoning:
Batteries carry acid within their casings making them dangerous if they leak which can happen quite easily.
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User Chrisli
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Answer:

B. Used batteries

Step-by-step explanation:

Hazardous wastes are wastes that have substances that poses a risk to the health of living things and the environment.

Some major features of these wastes are the reactivity and flammability of the components of such waste.

Batteries are known to contain chemicals and as such should be disposed as hazardous waste after use.

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User JoeFrizz
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