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A powerpoint presentation outlining different sources of waste, outlining and comparing landfill, incineration and recycling, waste streams, comparison of HICs v LICs, waste in Dharavi, case study of Zero Waste Bristol and Walley's Quarry Landfill in Stoke

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  • February 11, 2023
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URBAN WASTE
PROJECT

,What is waste?

Waste is any substance which is discarded after primary use, or is worthless, defective and of no use


There are many types:

 Biodegradable waste – eg food waste
 Recyclable waste – eg paper, cardboard, glass, tin
 Inert waste – eg rocks, sand, construction waste
 Electrical waste – eg kitchen appliances, computers, TVs, phones, cables
 Composite waste – eg toys, clothing, drinks cartons
 Toxic waste – chemicals such as pesticides
 Biomedical waste – eg prescription drugs, infected dressings, sharps

, The different sources of waste
Source Example Problem

Domestic Food, plastics, textiles, electrical Huge amounts of varying wast
needs separating to process it
Biodegradable waste can relea
methane

Industrial Hazardous waste, packaging Chemicals may get into water
sources and soil
Commercial Food waste, electrical, paper Food waste smells and attracts
and vermin
Construction and demolition Dirt, sand, bricks, wood, steel Bulky and quickly fills up landfi

Institutional waste Biomedical waste, paper, food Hospital waste may be
contaminated or radioactive an
cause disease or harm
Municipal/open spaces Street sweepings, tree trimmings, Dead animals smell and attract
dead animals vermin

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