Effects of Improper Waste Disposal


People nowadays tend to throw their trash and garbage anywhere. They do not think the possible effects of improper disposal of garbage in our society especially in our environmental aspect.
Improper waste disposal comes with some really harmful effects some of which may be felt earlier while others take time. It is widely known that a huge percentage of wastes from homes are toxic; therefore the most reliable garbage dump will have stringent mechanisms on how to deal with toxic wastes. These include bleaches, solvents, plastics and paper; yet most people will have recycling bins right outside their homes but still choose not to use them.
Here are some of the effects that come with improper disposal of waste.
Waste that is disposed improperly is a sore to the eye and this not only affects the aesthetic value of a state but its economy as well. States with waste lying around will be avoided as these are breeding grounds for other negative issues including diseases and environmental strains.
1. Soil Contamination
It is important to learn the basics of recycling so that the waste that does end up in landfills can be disposed of properly. Plastics, metals, papers and certain types of glass can all be recycled at your local recycling center. If you take the time to send these items to recyclable locations, the items can be reused and returned to consumers. They won’t end up as trash or hurting the environment. 

2. Air Contamination
When disposing of garbage that contains harmful chemicals such as bleach, acid or oil it is
important that it is disposed of in approved containers and labeled correctly. Paper, plastics and other materials that are burned can contaminate the air when they are burned. Over time the chemicals can build up in the ozone layer.






3. Animals and Marine Life
Humans are not the only ones affected by improper garbage disposal—animals are too. Conservation International notes that garbage dumping and discharging raw or untreated sewage can threaten marine life and animals who come in contact with the water. 

It is important that measures are taken to deal with harmful waste. And it needs to start with the individual at home to make a difference.

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