Solid Waste

By: Bradley Ostrowski

What is solid waste?

• Garbage• Refuse• Sludge from

wastewater treatment plants

Where is Solid Waste a problem?

What can you do with solid waste when your done using it?

• Flammable, toxic, and poisonous products

• Computers, TVs, batteries and other electronics

• Tires, metal, wash machines, dryers

• Garbage

How is your solid waste disposed of?

• Landfills• Waste Combustors • Transfer Stations

What is the affect on the environment?

• Takes up too much land• Harmful to the air when

burned• Bad Smell

How can we prevent solid waste impact on environment?

• Recycling• Not littering • Composting

Tip to Reduce Solid Waste

• Food scrapes to animals

• Don’t waste food• Sell or donate things• Low-energy

fluorescent light bulbs• Leave grass

trimmings your lawn