The article discusses the challenges faced by hazardous-waste generators when disposing of inorganic wastes containing heavy metals. Landfilling and recycling are common methods, but both have drawbacks. Land ban regulations can make landfilling expensive, while recycling facilities may not handle mixed metal wastes well. Recycling is cost-effective only for high metal concentrations. Recycled waste is not hazardous, but issues arise if residues are not properly managed.