Question

What are the disadvantages of open dumping of waste?

Answer 1

• Open dumping is an illegal method of dumping waste. Abandoned piles of household garbage, bags of yard waste, appliances, old barrels, used tires, and demolition debris such as lumber, shingles, pipes and asbestos can threaten the health of humans, wildlife, and the environment.
  
• It includes littering in open area, scavenging, open burning and disposal of waste in flowing water.
  
• Disadvantages of open dumping:
  

• Spreads foul odour
  
• Provides place for gems, insects and infective pathogens to grow
  
• Contaminates ground water
  
• Occupies unnecessary large area