Garbage and Its Disposal

What is the process of getting rid of garbage called?

• Rubbish eradication

• Garbage elimination

• Waste management

• Trash disposal

Why is it important to dispose of garbage properly?

• To prevent environmental pollution, spread of diseases, harm to wildlife, and maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

• To attract more wildlife to the area

• Because it is fun to litter

• To enhance the beauty of the environment

Name one way to reduce the amount of garbage we produce.

• Not recycling

• Burning trash

• Composting

• Throwing garbage in the ocean

What are the three R's that can help us manage garbage better?

• Reduce, Refurbish, Recycle

• Refuse, Repair, Reuse

• Recycle, Replenish, Reuse

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Why is it harmful to burn garbage?

• Burning garbage is a cost-effective waste disposal method

• Burning garbage releases harmful chemicals and pollutants into the environment.

• Burning garbage reduces waste volume

• Burning garbage helps in recycling

What is composting and how does it help in garbage disposal?

• Composting is a natural process where organic waste decomposes into nutrient-rich soil. It helps in garbage disposal by reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, and producing a valuable soil amendment for gardening and farming.

• Composting is a technique used to increase greenhouse gas emissions.

• Composting is a method of burning garbage to reduce its volume.

• Composting is a chemical process involving plastic waste.

What are some items that can be recycled?

• plastic bags

• styrofoam

• bubble wrap

• paper, cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum cans, plastic containers, electronics

How can we reuse items instead of throwing them away?

• Throw away, keep, bury

• Repair, repurpose, donate, recycle

Why is it important to separate different types of garbage for disposal?

• To mix recyclable and non-recyclable waste together

• To save time by not sorting garbage

• To increase pollution and harm the environment

• To facilitate recycling, reduce environmental impact, and ensure proper disposal methods for hazardous waste.

What are some ways to safely dispose of hazardous waste?

• Throwing it in regular trash bins

• Dumping it in bodies of water

• Burying it in the backyard

• Recycling, using designated disposal facilities, participating in hazardous waste collection events, hiring professional hazardous waste disposal services