Solid Waste By: Bradley Ostrowski
What is solid waste? Garbage Refuse Sludge from wastewater treatment plants
Where is Solid Waste a problem?
What can you do with solid waste when your done using it? Flammable, toxic, and poisonous products Computers, TVs, batteries and other electronics Tires, metal, wash machines, dryers Garbage
How is your solid waste disposed of? Landfills Waste Combustors Transfer Stations
What is the affect on the environment? Takes up too much land Harmful to the air when burned Bad Smell
How can we prevent solid waste impact on environment? Recycling Not littering Composting
Tip to Reduce Solid Waste Food scrapes to animals Don’t waste food Sell or donate things Low-energy fluorescent light bulbs Leave grass trimmings your lawn