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municipal solid waste
Waste produced in homes, businesses, and schools.
incineration
The burning of solid waste
leachate
Polluted liquid produced by water passing through buried wastes in a landfill.
sanitary landfill
A landfill that holds nonhazardous waste such as municipal solid waste and construction debris.
recycling
The process of reclaiming and reusing raw materials
biodegradable
Capable of being broken down by bacteria and other decomposers.
composting
The process of helping biodegradable wastes to decompose naturally
hazardous waste
A material that can be harmful if it is not properly disposed of.
groundwater
Water stored in underground layers of soil and rock.
pollutant
A substance that causes pollution
sewage
The water and human wastes that are washed down sinks, toilets, and showers
pesticide
A chemical that kills crop-destroying organisms.
sediments
Particles of rock and sand
Author
lcayward
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143176
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ch4 sec2
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ch4 sec2
Updated
3/23/2012, 1:12:55 PM
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