Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste — Chapter Summary
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Summary of Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste for ICSE Class 10 Geography. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Geography syllabus.
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Waste generation differs from place to place because the source, composition, texture, and nature of waste are not the same everywhere. Waste may be solid, liquid, or gaseous, so its disposal also depends on the kind of waste. Safe waste management is necessary to reduce pollution, prevent disease,
Key Concepts
Segregation means separating waste into different
Segregation means separating waste into different categories. The most common division is between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. Waste fro
Waste should be collected regularly by
Waste should be collected regularly by the municipality using covered trucks, vans, or rickshaws. Collection must be area-wise and done every day to p
Waste must be stored in covered
Waste must be stored in covered bins and kept near the users or residents, depending on the quantity generated. The bins should allow easy handling an
Dumping means waste is thrown into
Dumping means waste is thrown into an open area lying far from the city. It is a simple method of disposal but can create several environmental proble
Landfills are large areas on
Landfills are large areas on the outskirts of cities where waste is deposited on or in the ground and covered with earth. A sanitary landfill requires
Learning Objectives
- Understand why waste management is needed in different places
- Learn the importance of segregation, collection, storage, transport, dumping, composting, and incineration
- Explain the difference between dumping and landfills
- Identify the problems caused by landfills such as leachate and methane gas
- Describe composting and vermicomposting as safe methods of waste disposal
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