SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Solid Waste Management; Hazardous Waste Management

Solid Waste Management; Hazardous Waste Management

Improper trash disposal practices

The common practice for household refuse disposal is to dump solid wastes openly in backyard gardens or an open space. Improper trash disposal practices include household refuse, agricultural remnants, food leftovers, plastic bags, tin cans, ash and packaging, such as cartons and used sacks. They become waste once they have been discarded because they are no longer needed in their present form. Refuse, garbage, litter and street sweepings are all terms used to describe solid wastes in various situations. The type of solid waste generated will vary depending on the particular location ...