No one wants a hazardous waste dump nearby.
Environmentalists are quick to sue companies and agencies.
Yet while it is unfair to put a dump where it will be dangerous and noxious, the dumps do need to be located somewhere. In addition, environmental organizations have sprung up committed to informing the public about technical aspects. Using political and administrative strategies, citizen groups can delay permits for years. The local community bears the burden but the benefit goes to businesses in a multistate region. They argue that business, government, and citizens must balance the disposal facilities with the preservation of politi- cal rights and health and safety conditions.