Solid Waste

Question 1

pros of disposing waste via incineration

Answer 1

reduces the amount of waste (bulk), less dependence on landfills

Question 2

cons of disposing waste via incineration

Answer 2

releases toxins into atmosphere,

climate impacts

Question 3

pros of disposing waste via sanitary landfill

Answer 3

minimizes cost of exporting trash, methane vents can be burned for
energy

Question 4

cons of disposing waste via sanitary landfill

Answer 4

forms leachate that can seep into and contaminate groundwater

Question 5

pros of disposing waste via deep well injection

Answer 5

inexpensive way to dispose of hazardous waste

Question 6

cons of disposing waste via deep well injection

Answer 6

could leak into ground water or react

Question 7

pros of disposing waste via surface impoundment

Answer 7

low cost, can be built quickly and waste can be retrieved

Question 8

cons of disposing waste via surface impoundment

Answer 8

groundwater contamination, air pollution, flooding/overflow

Question 9

reduction strategies to reduce trash bulk and conserve materials

Answer 9

reduce, reuse, recycle