What are the environmental impacts of improper disposal of waste?

Answer 1

every household has some hazardous products stored in side the home and most of this are thrown away without reference to correct disposal. Chemicals are poured down the drains, leak into storm water disposal systems and eventually pollute the drainage system, which an a direct threat to Human health. Products such as aerosols, bleaches, polishes, batteries, waste oil, bleach, pesticides, electronics contain hazardous material. They contain solvents that effect the lungs, affect the body and skin, some of these items contain petroleum products that can catch fire. Car batteries contain lead which is slow to deteriorate and can affect the healthy lives of thousands of people over a long period of time. Burning of waste creates atmospheric pollutants which affect the air we breath so that Asthma (for example) is on the increase.