According to the waste hierarchy, which option should be prioritised FIRST when managing construction waste?

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ARecycling of waste materials
BEnergy recovery from waste
CDisposal in a licensed landfill
DPrevention of waste generation

✓ Correct answer: D. Prevention of waste generation The waste hierarchy prioritises prevention as the first and most preferred option, followed by preparing for reuse, recycling, other recovery, and finally disposal as the least preferred option.

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