In addition to secured landfills, hazardous waste can be disposed of through high temperature incineration. What best explains why incineration is a controversial technique?
A) since it's not 100% effective, some hazardous compounds are released into the air
B) flammable compounds in the waste present an explosion hazard
C) EPA regulations make incineration unprofitable for municipal governments
D) medical wastes present in the material pose a biohazard
E) all of the answers listed here
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