If the goal is to minimize the amount of hazardous waste, which of these strategies offers the best chance of achieving this goal?

A. selling hazardous materials as raw materials
B. storing wastes in surface impoundments
C. injecting liquid waste into deep underground wells
D. incineration


Answer: A

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