Question

Which toxic gas is released when plasterboard are brokendown in landfill condition?

Answer 1

For disposing construction waste, it can be land-filled. Under the earth's surface, various microorganisms act on wastes or under anaerobic conditions, various components of waste gets broken down. But certain components of construction waste such as plasterboard are hazardous once land-filled. When plasterboard is broken down in landfill conditions, it releases hydrogen sulphide gas. This gas is very toxic. It can cause health problems and even death when it is inhaled, consumed or comes in contact with skin.