Geography
Answer
It is necessary to segregate waste at source because:
- Biomedical waste and industrial waste must not be mixed with municipal solid waste consisting of biodegradable garbage as disposal of different garbage is done differently.
- Waste must be segregated into vegetable/fruits, leaves and garden waste, glass and paper waste at source. The toxic or non-biodegradable chemicals and e-waste must be treated separately.
- Waste must not be left in open but kept in closed containers for municipal collection.
Related Questions
Which of the following set of microorganisms is involved in the process of composting?
- Algae, Viruses
- Protozoa, algae
- Helminths, archaea
- Bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes
Which of the following is/are not the advantages of composting?
- Reduction in the quantity of waste
- Conversion of organic waste into valuable fertilizer
- Aerobic composting is relatively expensive & emits bad odours.
- Both (a) & (b)
What precautions should be observed while collecting the waste?
Why should the waste bins be kept covered?