Landfills are designated sites that collect unrecycled waste. Think of them as the ultimate dumping sites where everything unwanted goes. The waste, in this case, can neither be recycled nor reused. Landfills contain commercial and residential waste, both inert and organic. Though they are regulated, monitored for compliance, and operated legally, they still threaten the environment, properties, and human lives. According to a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report, landfills are vulnerable to leaks, and the runoffs add toxic chemicals to drinking water. If you dispose of your waste through junk removal in Portland, you can have peace of mind because most companies do it in LEED-certified facilities. With that being said, let’s take a look at the top dangers of landfills: They Release Methane Gas One toxic gas that pollutes the air when waste is burned in landfills is methane . It is released when biodegradable organic waste decomposes. Methane is a strong greenhouse g...
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