Is trash cleaned before it gets put in a landfill?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

There 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.

Answer 3

It is buried in a landfill. Scientist do not yet know how long it takes for a plastic bag to decompose.

Answer 4

Most trash found in a landfill retains its original weight, volume, and form for 40 years.

Answer 5

Some landfill trash decomposes. It takes a while for things like glass and plastic to decompose, but it does.

Answer 6

No, it's not. Dirty garbage is eing placed right into our earth.

Answer 7

Anything that's plastic, glass or metal (aluminum, steel cans, computers, printers, bottles, window glass, metal frames, plastic bags, garbage bags etc.)

Answer 8

In a landfill dump, usually not. In a composter yes.