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method of disposing biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.

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Biodegradable waste can be disposed by burying it under the soil or by converting it into manure for plant use.

The modes of disposal of non biodegradable wastes may be

  • Incineration – Some wastes like medical or toxic wastes that are not safe to dispose are burned in high temperature into incinerators. Incinerators transform the waste into ashes.
  • Recycling – The wastes that are safe enough are treated and some value materials are extracted for reuse are called recycling.

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