It is acceptable for all types of waste to be either burned or buried in the same manner. true or false?

false, burning paper or old cloth is very different from catching radioactive wast on fire

Answer: False

Explanation:

All biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes requires a special mechanisms for disposal. For example a paper can be burned but an unused cloth cannot be burned it should be buried instead as it may produce polluting gases on burning. Also the strategy of burying radioactive wastes is different as compared to other wastes. These are covered inside metal or wooden boxes so that the radiations may not leak out which can be hazardeous.