What are the dangers of not disposing of waste in the correct way?

Answer 1

Well... it depends what kind of waste you are going to dispose. Lets say the waste is a biohazard you must dispose of in the correct way otherwise you might get injured. Not physically like broken bones or cuts. No. Some problems recycling radioactive waste the incorrect way would be rashes and exposure to radioactive chemicals entering your body. Lets say you are going to dispose of expired food in a trash can. That type of waste is not dangerous. However if on your food (lets say bread) mold appears, keep the bag closed and dispose of fast. Otherwise mold will spread penetrating through the bag and on to the surface the bread was on.