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Over time, trash in landfills decomposes. The rate of decomposition varies based on the material, moisture and amount of oxygen. Landfill operators try to maximize the compaction of the material in a landfill threfore reducing the available oxygen available for the decomposition process. When the trash decomposes, methane gas is released. The amount of gas has to be controlled by venting or capturing it to avoid underground fires.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere is a process they have to go threw to satisfy the environmental people,garbage is spread and compacted and several layers of dirt and clay are spread after that to make some kind of liner over the garbage to protect the environment from contamination.
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∙ 14y agoIt is buried in a landfill. Scientist do not yet know how long it takes for a plastic bag to decompose.
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∙ 14y agoMost trash found in a landfill retains its original weight, volume, and form for 40 years.
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∙ 14y agoSome landfill trash decomposes. It takes a while for things like glass and plastic to decompose, but it does.
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∙ 13y agoNo, it's not. Dirty garbage is eing placed right into our earth.
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∙ 13y agoAnything that's plastic, glass or metal (aluminum, steel cans, computers, printers, bottles, window glass, metal frames, plastic bags, garbage bags etc.)
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∙ 12y agoIn a landfill dump, usually not. In a composter yes.
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Why is burning landfill trash bad?
it puts the pollution in the air and air pollution is a lots harder to gets rid of
What happens to our household rubbish if it isn't recycled?
It gets put into a landfill, or burned before being put in a landfill. It goes into landfill where it can damage the environment.
What happens to your household rubbish if its not recyled?
Rubbish that is not recycled is disposed of using landfill sites and incinerators. These rubbish disposal systems have an environmental impact and prevent materials that could have been reused from being recycled.
Before data gets onto a T1 line it must be cleaned and formatted by a device called what?
router
How does trash get into oceans?
trash gets into the ocean by people that just go and put their trash there.
How does trash get into the ocean?
trash gets into the ocean by people that just go and put their trash there.
What happens to household rubblish if it isn't recycled?
it goes into landfill or gets incinerated.
Could you melt trash?
Most trash gets melted at a place called the dump.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of electronic waste?
There aren't any advantages to having electronic waste. The disadvantages are that the components of hi-tech electronics do not decompose in landfills. They take up a lot of room and can release chemicals into the water supply. It is best to recycle electronics, if possible.
How does the water get clean when it goes up to the clouds?
it does it the water gets cleaned professionally cleaned if it is the water that we drink .
What will happen if a newborn rat is washed?
It gets cleaned?
If a lake gets polluted can it get cleaned up?
yes.
