der Sondermüll
Translation
hazardous waste, special waste
Examples
Batterien sind Sondermüll.
Batteries are hazardous waste.
Dieser Abfall muss als Sondermüll entsorgt werden.
This waste must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) as hazardous waste to dispose of sth. as hazardous waste You must dispose of old paint as hazardous waste.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gefahrstoff (hazardous material), Problemabfall (problematic waste)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sonder-' (special) and 'Müll' (waste, rubbish).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'special' (Sonder) rubbish (Müll) that needs special disposal.