Landfills are buried garbage. The smell of the garbage moves through the soil and that is why they stink.
Landfills can cause significant environmental damage, including soil and water contamination from leachate, which is the liquid that drains or seeps from waste. They also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, which is produced during the decomposition of organic materials. Additionally, landfills can lead to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity as land is repurposed for waste disposal. Furthermore, the presence of landfills can negatively impact air quality and pose health risks to nearby communities.
When you throw things away, they are typically taken to a landfill or an incinerator. Landfills are designated areas where garbage is buried under layers of soil. Incinerators burn garbage at high temperatures to reduce its volume. Some items can also be recycled or composted to minimize waste sent to landfills.
There is no problem when toxics accumulate in properly designed landfills. They are contained there and do not impact the environment. When the materials escape there is a problem.This can be prevented by:Not allowing the materials to be landfilled by seeking alternate destructive disposalEnsuring frequent checks of the landfill's integrityBinding the materials into amatrix which they cannot be moved from
Landfills can significantly impact human social systems by contributing to environmental hazards, which can lead to health issues in surrounding communities. They often create disparities, as low-income neighborhoods may be disproportionately located near landfills, resulting in social inequities. Additionally, the presence of landfills can affect property values and overall community well-being, leading to social tensions and decreased quality of life. Efforts to manage waste sustainably can promote social cohesion by fostering community involvement and awareness around environmental issues.
Methane is the gas released from landfills with 21 times more global warming potential than a molecule of CO2.
Landfills are buried garbage. The smell of the garbage moves through the soil and that is why they stink.
Landfills smell due to the decomposition process of organic waste, which releases gases such as methane and hydrogen sulfide. These gases create the characteristic odor associated with landfills. Covering the landfill with soil or using technology to capture and treat these gases can help reduce the smell.
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usually in rural areas were there are not many people or water lines to prevent contamination and to stop complaints about smell.
so it doesnt go to landfills. and so it doesn't take up space or emit smell
560,000 acres are active landfills. I have no idea about old landfills
When landfills fill up, people open up new landfills.
According to the state's Web site, there are approximately 50 active landfills in the State of Maine. An interactive map revealed that there are about 200 including the inactive landfills. The bulk of these landfills are in the southern part of the state.
the landfills are overflowing
there are 90 landfills in new zealand
The decision to recycle instead of to put in the garbageis a reason why using a composter helps the environment. A composter allows materials that otherwise would end up in landfills instead to break down aerobically in the presence of adequate levels of air, heat and moisture. So the amount of garbage going into landfills is decreased.One of the reasons why an option other than landfills is important relates to the breakdown process. It isn't that breakdown doesn't take place in landfills. It does. But that breakdown is anaerobic, without the important role of oxygen. The result is the hallmark smell that landfills have from the presence of methane. Methane, which is a greenhouse gas, is absent from the aerobic composting processes that composters carry out. So a composter doesn't add to environmental pollution whereas landfills do.
There in 90 legal landfills in New Zealand. so that means 90 landfills are allowed to be used.