Storage and Disposal of Waste Flashcards
the collection, processing and recycling or deposition of the waste materials of human society
Waste Disposal
Types of Solid Waste Disposal
- LandFill
- Incineration
- Waste Compaction
- Biogas Generation
- Composting
- Vermicomposting
it is the process in which the waste cannot be reused or recycled are separated out and spared as a thin layer in low-lying areas across a city
Landfill
is the process of controlled combustion of garbage to reduce it to incombustible matter such as and waste gas
Incineration
the waste materials such as cans and plastic bottles are compacted in to blocks and sent for recycling
thus will prevent the oxidation of metals and reduces airspace need
Waste Compaction
biodegradable waste like food items, animal waste or organic waste from food packaging industries are sent to bio-degration plants
Biogas Generation
all organic materials decompose with time, examples: food scraps, yard waste
Composting
is the process of using worms for the degradation of organic matter into nutrient-rich manure
Vermicomposting
Liquid Waste Disposal
PLUMBING
is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications
Plumbing
includes strong fumes originating from food being cooked and smoke from the kitchen, especially when wood or coal is used as cooking fuel
Gaseous Waste