Class 9
Waste - Disposal
Note on Waste - Disposal
Safe Disposal Methods
Waste Disposal Methods
- Segregation: The separation of waste into different categories, such as biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
- Dumping: The disposal of waste in a landfill.
- Composting: The process of converting organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner.
- Drainage: The removal of water from an area.
- Effluent Treatment: The process of treating wastewater before it is discharged into the environment.
- Incineration: The process of burning waste at high temperatures.
- Electrostatic Precipitators: Devices that use an electric charge to remove particles from a gas stream.
Domestic Waste Management
- Segregation: Separating waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
- Garden Compost: A mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used for fertilizing and conditioning land.
- Sewage Treatment: The process of removing contaminants from wastewater.
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