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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Waste classification (classes of waste) Waste classification (classes of waste) The term 'Waste classification (classes of waste)' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' Classification of low-level radioactive 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. 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. For the specific regulations, see Title 10, Section 61.55, of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 61.55), 'Waste Classification.' '. Previous 5 Terms: WASDE Wash load Wash versus trim Washington Publishing Company Waste Next 5 Terms: Waste coal Waste energy Waste heat boiler Waste heat recovery Waste materials About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.