What are the two types of garbage? Explain. [2 MARKS]

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There are two types of garbage: dry waste or non-biodegradable waste, and wet waste or biodegradable waste.

Dry waste comprises of wastes like paper, metallic waste, plastic pieces, broken glass pieces, wooden blocks, waste rags, etc.

Wet wastes are usually organic and come from the kitchens. Things like food leftovers, vegetable peels, fruit peels, and garden waste are all wet wastes.

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