Waste classification (classes of waste)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000543",
  "term": "Waste classification (classes of waste)",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "Classification of low-level waste (LLW) according to its radiological hazard. The classes include Class A, B, and C, with Class A being the least hazardous and accounting for 96 percent of LLW in the United States. As the waste class and hazard increase, the regulations established by the NRC require progressively greater controls to protect the health and safety of the public and the environment.",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/waste-classification-classes-of-waste/"
}