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Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

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Topics in Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste

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1. Waste Management: Basic Idea

  • Waste management includes collection, segregation, composting and disposal.
  • Waste should be handled in a planned way to reduce pollution and disease.
  • Waste from homes, hotels, restaurants, offices and commercial areas must be separated at the source.
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2. Collection, Storage and Transportation of Waste

  • Proper collection of waste is an important responsibility of the municipality.
  • Collection must be organised area-wise by covered trucks, vans or rickshaws.
  • Day-to-day collection helps prevent the spread of diseases and environmental pollution.
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3. Segregation of Waste

  • Waste from residential areas, hotels, offices and commercial areas must be segregated at source into biodegradable and non-degradable waste.
  • Biomedical waste and industrial waste must not be mixed with municipal solid waste consisting of biodegradable garbage.
  • Waste should be separated into vegetable and fruit waste, leaves and garden waste, glass and paper waste, and toxic or non-biodegradable waste.
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4. Composting and Vermicomposting

  • Composting is a method of converting biodegradable organic waste into useful manure.
  • Garden waste like leaves, twigs, grass clippings, fruit peels and vegetable peels is dumped in a pit and covered with soil.
  • Composting decomposes organic waste into humus, which is a good fertiliser for plants.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Waste Generation and Management

Introduction to WasteCollection of WasteSegregation of WasteStorage of WasteTransfer and Transportation of WasteDumping and LandfillsCompostingProcess of Composting

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Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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