Question

1. the type of waste in most landfills is ____.

radioactive waste
toxic waste
compost
solid waste

Explanation:

Most landfills are designed to receive and contain non-hazardous discarded materials from households, businesses, and institutions, which fall under the category of solid waste. Radioactive and toxic waste are highly regulated and disposed of in specialized facilities, while compost is organic material that is broken down intentionally, not sent to standard landfills as primary waste.

Answer:

D. solid waste