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municipal solid waste
Waste produced in homes, businesses, and schools.
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incineration
The burning of solid waste
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leachate
Polluted liquid produced by water passing through buried wastes in a landfill.
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sanitary landfill
A landfill that holds nonhazardous waste such as municipal solid waste and construction debris.
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recycling
The process of reclaiming and reusing raw materials
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biodegradable
Capable of being broken down by bacteria and other decomposers.
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composting
The process of helping biodegradable wastes to decompose naturally
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hazardous waste
A material that can be harmful if it is not properly disposed of.
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groundwater
Water stored in underground layers of soil and rock.
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pollutant
A substance that causes pollution
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sewage
The water and human wastes that are washed down sinks, toilets, and showers
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pesticide
A chemical that kills crop-destroying organisms.
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sediments
Particles of rock and sand
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