Unit 11 Solid and Hazardous Waste

A liquid that has passed through compacted solid waste

• oil
• leachate
• fertilizer
• battery acid

Garbage produced by households and businesses

• hazardous waste
• school lunch
• municipal solid waste
• city water

Cannot be broken down by biological processes

• plant waste
• paper
• plastic
• yard waste

An example of something that is biodegradable is

• a leaf in a compost pile
• a plastic milk jug in a landfill
• a polystyrene burger container in a trash can
• All of the above

Toxic, corrosive, or explosive material

• solid waste
• hazardous waste
• municipal waste
• plant waste

Which item should you NOT put in your compost pile?

• food scraps
• autumn leaves
• wood chips
• plastic

Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

• They do not decompose or break down naturally
• They leak toxic chemicals
• They are filling up lakes and ponds
• They contain poisons for wildlife

What is the collection of materials that can be broken down and reprocessed to make new items?

• composting
• incineration
• leachate
• recycling 

Why is leachate dangerous?

• It has toxic fumes
• It can leak into our water supply
• It can't be processed

E-waste is generated from...

• electronics
• elevated nuclear plants
• elephants at the zoo
• EPA regulated facilities