Waste disposal

Waste Disposal

Waste disposal (pronunciation: /weɪst dɪˈspoʊzəl/) refers to the process of discarding or getting rid of surplus materials or rubbish. This process involves a range of activities from collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste, along with monitoring and regulation.

Etymology

The term "waste disposal" is derived from the English words "waste" and "disposal". "Waste" comes from the Old Norse word "vestr", meaning "waste, desert", and "disposal" comes from the Latin "disponere", meaning "to arrange".

Types of Waste Disposal

There are several types of waste disposal methods, including:

• Landfill: This is the most common method of waste disposal and involves burying waste in land.

• Incineration: This method involves the combustion of waste material in the presence of oxygen.

• Recycling: This process involves converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.

• Composting: This is a natural process that turns organic material into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner.

Related Terms

• Waste Management: This is the process of treating solid wastes and offers a variety of solutions for recycling items that don't belong in the trash.

• Hazardous Waste: This is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.

• Biomedical Waste: This is any kind of waste containing infectious materials.

• E-Waste: This is a term used to describe old, end-of-life or discarded appliances using electricity.

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