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English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
toxic waste — n [U and C] waste products from industry that are harmful to people, animals, or the environment ▪ a toxic waste dump ▪ international agreements about the disposal of toxic waste … Dictionary of contemporary English
toxic waste — disposal of hazardous items … English contemporary dictionary
toxic waste — Hazardous, poisonous substances such as PCB s, and DDT. Several federal laws regulate the use, transportation, and disposal of toxic material; e.g., The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C.A. No.No. 6901 6987, The Toxic… … Black's law dictionary
2006 Côte d'Ivoire toxic waste dump — A truck full of garbage on the streets of Abidjan. Much of Trafigura s toxic waste was dumped in large open areas in the poor suburbs of the city The 2006 Côte d Ivoire toxic waste dump was a health crisis in Côte d Ivoire in which a ship… … Wikipedia
2006 Côte d'Ivoire toxic waste spill — The 2006 Côte d Ivoire toxic waste spill was a health crisis in Côte d Ivoire in which a ship illegally dumped toxic waste in up to 12 sites around the country s largest city, Abidjan, in August 2006. [“In pictures: Ivorian toxic waste”… … Wikipedia
Corby toxic waste case — The Corby toxic waste contamination ruling was an official proclamation delivered by The Hon. Mr. Justice Akenhead at the High Court of Justice, London, on 29 July 2009 in the case of Corby Group Litigation v. Corby Borough Council [2009] EWHC… … Wikipedia
waste — ▪ I. waste waste 1 [weɪst] noun 1. [uncountable] unwanted materials or substances that are left after a particular process: • The factory s byproduct waste is used to feed pigs. • illegal disposal of hazardous waste • Our primary business is… … Financial and business terms
Waste management — is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, the environment or aesthetics.… … Wikipedia
Waste Management, Inc — Waste Management, Inc. Type Public Traded as NYSE: WM … Wikipedia
Khian Sea waste disposal incident — On August 31, 1986, the cargo ship Khian Sea , registered in Liberia, loaded more than 14,000 tons of toxic incinerator ash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ash came from the incinerators of the city. The city had previously sent the refuse to… … Wikipedia
waste product — UK US noun [C] PRODUCTION ► a material or substance with no use or value that is produced when products are being made: »The site offers advice on the responsible disposal of IT waste products. »break down/recycle/remove waste products… … Financial and business terms