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1. With reference to the waste management hierarchy review the options available for the treatment of hazardous wastes. For each option comment on the range of wastes for which it is most appropriate.
Not less than 800 words
2. (i) Briefly describe the characteristics that can cause a waste to be classified as hazardous.
(ii) Outline how these properties of waste can be changed chemically to convert them into a non-hazardous form.
Not less than 800 words
3. “Biological treatment of almost any organic hazardous waste can be accomplished because virtually all organic chemical can be degraded if the proper microbial communities are established, maintained and controlled” (La Grega et al, 1994).
Discuss this statement using specific examples where appropriate.
