Which of the following is NOT a source of collection of municipal solid waste?
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A.
Waste from hospitals
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B.
Waste from schools
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C.
Waste from homes
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D.
Radioactive waste
Correct Answer:
D. Radioactive waste
Explanation:
Municipal solid waste generally consists of everyday items discarded by the public from residential, commercial, and institutional sources like homes, schools, and hospitals. Radioactive waste is not classified as municipal solid waste; it is a specialized category of hazardous waste generated from industrial, medical, or research processes involving nuclear materials. Standard municipal collection and disposal systems are not equipped to handle radioactive materials, which require strictly regulated, separate management to prevent environmental and health hazards.
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