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Lesson 2 Waste and Disposal and Recycling

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Municipal Solid Waste   Waste produced in homes, businesses, schools and in a community  
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Incineration   The burning of solid waste  
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Pollutant   A substance that causes pollution  
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Leachate   Polluted liquid produced by water passing though and dissolving chemicals from buried wastes in a landfill  
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Sanitary Landfill   A landfill that holds nonhazardous waste such as municipal solid waste, construction debris, and some agricultural and industrial wastes.  
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Recycling   The process of reclaiming and reusing raw materials  
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Biodegradable   Capable of being broken down by bacteria and other decomposeres  
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Hazardous Waste   A material that be be harmful if it is not properly disposed of  
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