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And that then begs the question, is the cost of waste disposal a function of the NECESSARY cost to dispose of it or the perceived and demanded engths society must go to to 'dispose' of it! I would argue it is the latter! The cost is there because nimwits who do not care to understand the science behind the issue (unfortunately that is the mojority of society!!!) perceive that burying it 500m under a mountain is the 'only' way to dispose.