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Question
Why is open dumping of solid waste not advisable? What is done while segregating solid waste?
Solution
Open solid waste may pollute directly the air, besides this by washing with rainwater run-off it may pollute a large area and cause soil and water pollution. On the other hand, the closed compost system of solid waste may provide good manure. Moisture control is done and micro-organisms help to stabilize the organic matter. First, the fungi start to work, and at last, actinomycetes break down the waste and convert it to humus known as compost making a good fertilizer.
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