Describe a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility and its environmental considerations.

• A. A facility that composts organic waste to produce soil amendment.
• B. A facility that sorts waste but does not generate energy.
• C. A facility that converts waste into energy via incineration or thermal processes; benefits include volume reduction and energy generation, but concerns include emissions control, ash residues, and lifecycle impacts.
• D. A facility that only recycles plastics.

Answer: (C)