Question

Why do we need proper management of the waste?

Answer 1

• Waste generated has become a serious problem because improper disposal and management has led to the following effects:
  
• Wastes are to be managed properly if not they will have disastrous effects.
  
• Hazardous waste can cause depletion natural resources as they are corrosive and toxic in nature.
  
• Being poisonous they can cause serious illness to human and animal health.
  
• Some wastes have ignitability and catch fire leading to fire accidents.
  
• They undergo violent chemical reactions and produce many toxic gases polluting environment.
  
• The wastes also invite a huge number of pathogens causing many infectious diseases.