Land pollution: causes
The waste materials that cause land pollution are broadly classified as municipal
solist weater (MSW, also called municipal refuse),construction and demolition
(C&D) waste or debris, and hazardous waste. MSW includes nonhazardous
garbage, rubbish, and trash from homes, institutions (e.g., schools), commercial
establishments, and industrial facilities. Garbage contains moist and
decomposable (biodegradable) food wastes (e.g.,meat and vegetables craps);
rubbish comprises mostly dry materials such as papper,glass, textiles, and plastic
objects; and trash includes bulky waste materials and objects that are not
collected routinely for disposal (e.g., discarded mattresses, appliances, pieces of
furniture).
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