Domestic Waste


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Domestic Waste

Waste:

Waste refers to unwanted material and things. It can be anything from household garbage to industrial effluents, batteries, electronics, construction materials, and more.

Sources of waste :

The major sources of waste are industries and household. Whereas , it is not possible to compare both the domestic and industrial wastes as the contribution of industrial waste is far more than in damaging the environment.

Domestic waste :

Domestic waste is garbage and waste materials discarded from the households.  It can include food materials, plastics, cardboard, rubber, metal, paper, wood , fabrics , chemicals etc. Domestic waste can be organic or inorganic in nature. Most of the food waste generated in domestic premises is organic in nature. Batteries, electronics and metals are the inorganic waste. Discarded mattresses and furniture form a major  component of household wastes. Without proper recycling, mattresses can severely clog landfills. Chemicals from household cleaners add to pollution in water sources.

Domestic Waste Management :

Compost, fermentation, landfill, bioreactor landfill and semi-aerobic landfill have been approved as effective techniques to treat domestic waste, except incineration. The distance of 50–800 m between each collection facility and the disposal fee of around $0.8 per month per household are suggested.

                                               

 
 


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