Question

Why are landfills set up far away from the city? (Any two reasons)

Answer 1

Landfills are set up far away from the city for the following reasons:

1. In order to shield the urban populace from the potentially toxic gases released during the breakdown of trash and leachate that could damage air quality and water sources.
2. Huge areas of land are needed for landfills, however, these are frequently unavailable inside city limits. By putting them outside the city, you can make sure that the large area needed for waste management doesn't invade the priceless and scarce urban land.