The concern is that no matter where you put radioactive wastes, or how you contain them, they may leak out at some future time, and may dissolve in ground water and be carried away to a point where people will become exposed to them, which is a health risk since radiation is a cause of cancer. Most garbage is not as dangerous. Rotting organic matter is nasty and smelly, and can carry dangerous germs, but it is going to eventually be consumed by bacteria and other decay organisms, and it will effectively be recycled into the ecosphere. Plastic hangs around for a long time and does not recycle easily, but it isn't toxic, either. There are also various other forms of toxic waste, some of which are also very dangerous, but they can be chemically treated to make them non-toxic (or less toxic), whereas radioactive waste is going to remain radioactive for a long time, centuries at least, and in some cases much longer than that (different isotopes have different half lives).
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Nuclear wastes are sometimes said to be a problem too difficult to solve because the waste stays radioactive for so long. The only thing that gets rid of nuclear waste is time.
The biggest problem with radioactive waste is how to safely and properly dispose of it. Finding suitable disposal facilities for radioactive waste is difficult. Depending on the type of waste disposed, the disposal facility may need to contain radiation for a very long time.
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The wastes are radioactive and could cause cancer.
It is difficult to dispose of wastes
Many kilns can be fueled with difficult-to-dispose-of wastes.
Radioactive wastes
It is important to dispose of nuclear waste carefully because it remains hazardous for thousands of years and can pose serious health and environmental risks if not properly managed. Improper disposal can lead to contamination of soil, water, and air, impacting ecosystems and human health. Additionally, safe disposal helps prevent theft or misuse of radioactive materials for malicious purposes.
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By nuclear power plants
Nuclear wastes are sometimes said to be a problem too difficult to solve because the waste stays radioactive for so long. The only thing that gets rid of nuclear waste is time.