What are the problems burying waste in landfill sites?

Answer 1

Most polymers, including poly(ethene) and poly(propene), are not biodegradable. This means microorganisms cannot break them down, so they may last for many years in rubbish dumps. However, it is possible to include chemicals that cause the polymer to break down more quickly. Carrier bags and refuse bags made from degradable polymers are already available.

Answer 2

From the construction perspective , the landfills since the density of the dumped materials cannot match the soil density more probabilities are there for the buildings to undergo settlement , causing a threat to the life of the peoples.

Also the landfill consisting of several chemicals within it starts reacting with the ground water causing alteration in the basic properties of drinking water which is also not acceptable.

Answer 3

Simply because we don't know exactly what's been dumped in there ! Once the landfill site is full, it's simply covered with a layer of soil, and grassed over.

Any crops grown on the land will absorb toxins etc from the material thats burried there, and future developers could (theoretically) build houses on old landfill sites - causing problems for future residents through subsidence or noxious gas release.

Answer 4

eating your own hand........