Municipal Waste: Why Is It A Problem?

Consider the garbage you create every day, whether it is directly or indirectly. The waste you discard at your home or place of employment comes first, followed by the waste that is discarded after you leave the restaurants, shops, clinics, and other establishments you frequently visit. Every resident does produce a large quantity of trash.

Where Does Solid Waste Come from？

Municipal solid waste can be classified into three categories: residential, commercial, and industrial.

• Residential waste refers to waste from homes and apartment buildings.
• Commercial waste refers to waste from offices or stores.
• Industrial waste refers to the trash created by factories and businesses.

Why Is It A Problem?

The majority of people are unaware that solid waste is a significant problem around the nation, but one that may be avoided.

Consider the following to comprehend the dangers that the annual disposal of millions of tons of waste poses to our health and the environment:

• It is toxic. Municipal solid waste can contain every and any dangerous substance on the market. This type of waste is usually dumped in landfills, which is not only a threat to our environment but also to human lives. The problem with dumping this kind of waste in landfills is that it releases toxic materials such as heavy metals and chemical compounds into the ground, contaminating the soil and water supply, which then affects our food production. In addition to that, many municipalities in developing countries lack the resources or expertise to manage this type of waste properly.

• Landfills leak. Landfills are used to store trash, and the theory is that they will never leak. This is not true. Landfills eventually leak, and the gas from them can be toxic. The gas is created by decomposing materials in the landfill. Landfill gas can also be a huge fire hazard because it contains methane, which is highly combustible. We should start thinking about how we are going to deal with this problem now before it becomes a major issue for our society in the future.

• Burning produces toxic air pollution. Burning solid waste is a significant contributor to the world's air pollution problem. In developing countries, burning solid waste is a viable and cheap solution for managing their garbage. This practice has led to the release of toxic air pollution that has contributed to global climate change and environmental degradation.

• It causes cancer. We usually think of solid waste as something that we can see, but the truth is that there are many contaminants in it. It's not just the food and drinks we consume. There are also other substances like pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides. These substances are linked to cancer and more.
• Access to recycling is limited. One of the most effective ways to reduce plastic pollution is recycling. But there are many barriers that limit recycling, such as access to recycling programs and the availability of recycling bins, especially in those developing countries.

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