The document discusses various topics related to waste management including: - The major components of the waste stream in the US and methods for waste disposal like landfills and incineration. - The benefits of reducing, reusing, and recycling waste to shrink the waste stream. Citizens can take steps to reduce waste production. - Hazardous and toxic wastes require special handling due to their dangerous nature. Laws regulate their management and disposal. - Emerging methods for dealing with waste include converting it to energy, composting organic materials, and cleaning up contaminated sites.

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3. We are living in a false economy where the price of goods and services does not include the cost of waste and pollution. –Lynn Landes, founder and director of Zero Waste America 13-

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14. Recycling captures resources from garbage 13-

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16. Reducing waste is often the cheapest option 13-

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25. A secure landfill for toxic waste 13-