2007-01-22 13:32:52 · 4 answers · asked by vijay 1 in Environment
the main problem, is it is is dumped in a hole, and covered up. when tons and tons of solid waste is piled up, it tend to compact, and prevent oxygen from penetrating the lower levels. because of this, it slows, if not entirely halting the decomposition cycle altogether.
in several waste disposal studies, organic matter has been dug up from deep within in a landfills, after years of burial, showing very little signs of decomposition. These were organic items such as carrots, and banana peels, that would have otherwise decomposed in a matter of weeks if not buried.
which i guess could contribute to an inefficient use of space as mentioned above.
2007-01-22 16:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by qncyguy21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main problem in solid waste disposal is the amount of space that it takes to remove it from urban streets to an area where it will have a smaller impact on mankind. That said the areas that we place that waste is also the same areas that we like to escape to for our rest and relaxation. Post consumer waste is a problem that can be solved though. Through recycling we can reduce the total amount of waste by up to 75%. Staggering if you really stop to think about it. Reduce Reuse and Recycle.
2007-01-22 22:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
volume of the solid wastes
2007-01-23 02:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by creek007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are waste materials that are too slow to be decomposed.these should be placed in separate sites to prevent the future contamination of the soil and the ground water.
2007-01-22 21:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by katagalugan9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋