Which of the following forms of hazardous waste is incorrectly paired with its source?
A)dioxins - combustion of chlorine compounds
B)lead - computer components
C)polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)- household trash
D)mercury - emissions produced from combustion of fluorescent lights and batteries
E)fly ash - mass burn incinerator

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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are not typically sourced from household trash. PCBs were used in electrical equipment, heat exchangers, and other industrial applications before their production was banned due to environmental and health concerns.

Which of the Following Forms of Hazardous Waste Is Incorrectly