The primary objective of hazardous waste management is to protect human health and the environment from the potential risks posed by hazardous waste.

The increasing generation of electronic waste is an emerging issue in hazardous waste management due to the presence of hazardous materials in electronic devices and the challenges associated with their recycling and disposal.

Bioremediation is the process of using microorganisms to break down and remove hazardous substances from contaminated soil or groundwater.

Industrial waste is a type of hazardous waste that is generated from industrial processes and includes materials such as chemicals, solvents, and heavy metals.

Treatment is the process of converting hazardous waste into a less hazardous or non-hazardous form through chemical, physical, or biological processes.

Asbestos, lead-acid batteries, and pesticides are all examples of hazardous waste that can be generated from households.

Landfilling is the process of disposing of hazardous waste in a landfill, which is a specially designed and constructed facility for the disposal of waste.

Infectious waste, radioactive waste, and pharmaceutical waste are all examples of hazardous waste that can be generated from hospitals.

Source reduction is the process of reducing the amount of hazardous waste generated at the source, such as by using less hazardous materials or by changing production processes.

Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers are all examples of hazardous waste that can be generated from agriculture.

Recycling is the process of converting hazardous waste into new materials and objects.

Tailings, overburden, and waste rock are all examples of hazardous waste that can be generated from mining operations.

Incineration is the process of burning hazardous waste at high temperatures to destroy it.

Asbestos, lead-based paint, and treated wood are all examples of hazardous waste that can be generated from construction and demolition activities.

Solidification/stabilization is the process of converting hazardous waste into a solid or semi-solid form to reduce its mobility and toxicity.