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Waste Management

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Municipal Solid Waste   waste produced by households and businesses  
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Biodegradable   a material that can be broken down by biological processes (bacteria)  
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Landfill   an area of land or an excavation where wastes are placed for permanent disposal  
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Leachate   a liquid that has passed through solid waste and has extracted dissolved or suspended materials from that waste  
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Source Reduction   Method by which we can produce less waste, recycle, and reuse materials  
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Recycling   Process of reusing materials or recovering valuable materials from waste or scrap  
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Compost   a mixture of decomposing organic matter such as manure or rotting plants, that is used as fertilizer and soil conditioner  
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Hazardous Waste   waste that is a risk to the health of humans or other living organisms  
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