WASTES' GIST

The types of wastes are not exhaustive but there are five common types we must know viz:

1. Liquid Waste
This type of waste can be found in industries as well as households.  This waste include wash water, dirty water, organic liquids, rain water and waste detergent.

2. Solid Waste 
This includes a variety of items such as tin/metal waste, ceramic and glass waste, paper/card waste and plastic waste.

3. Organic Waste
This is majorly a household waste viz food waste and  garden waste. Microorganisms turn these wastes jnto manure. However, they must be disposed properly. Food wastes should be separated from the general waste during disposal.

4. Hazardous Waste
These are wastes that are toxic, flammable, corossive and reactive. These wastes are harmful to humans and the environment.

5. Recyclable Waste
These are waste that can be converted  into usable products again . These can be solid items, organic wastes among others.
These wastes outlined must be managed properly in order to have a safe environment .

How can we properly manage these wastes?
1. By proper disposal.
2. Metallic and paper items can be sold to recyclers.
3. Glasses can also be sold to recyclers.
4. Creating a good drainage system for liquid wastes.

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