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State three methods of safe disposal of solid waste.
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Answer
Composting turns biodegradable waste into manure. Sanitary landfill buries waste in lined pits and covers it with earth so that it does not contaminate soil or groundwater. Incineration burns waste at high temperature and is used for hospital and hazardous waste, and recycling returns paper, glass, metal and plastic to use.
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Explanation
Vermicomposting, using earthworms, is a widely used form of composting.
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