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What is waste? Name three sources of waste in a town.
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Answer
Waste is any material that is discarded after use because it is no longer wanted. Households produce domestic waste, industries produce industrial waste, and hospitals produce biomedical waste; agriculture and construction are further sources.
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Explanation
Each kind needs a different method of disposal.
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