How much of the hazardous and toxic waste produced in the United States is unregulated?
A)100%
B)95%
C)50%
D)5%
E)1%

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While some hazardous waste is regulated by federal and state laws, there are still significant amounts of unregulated waste that may pose health and environmental risks. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), only about 5% of hazardous waste is regulated as "hazardous" under federal law, leaving the remaining 95% as "non-hazardous" and therefore not subject to the same regulations. Additionally, there are numerous exemptions and exclusions for certain types of waste which further reduce the amount of regulated hazardous waste.

How Much of the Hazardous and Toxic Waste Produced in the United