What all instances of waste disposal have in common is the potential to be managed in such a way that the majority of the waste is given over to positive use rather than simply being left to fester on already overburdened landfill sites.
Positive - or useful - waste disposal measures are not only relatively easy to achieve; they can also benefit those who occasionally find waste storage and rubbish removal to be a major logistical challenge.
The first step towards positive waste disposal is to separate the waste into different categories.
Waste should be separated - at minimum - into: organic matter (including food leftovers and plant material); paper and cardboard; glass products, such as bottles; plastics; light metals, such as cans; and textiles.
The task of separation can be made easier by organising separate receptacles around the home or workplace for the convenient disposal of particular types of waste as and when they are required.
Secondly, appropriate bulk storage receptacles should be in place to ensure the secure containment of different types of waste. Organic waste, for example, should be placed in a locked, plastic bin to avoid being tampered with by stray animals or vermin; whereas a stout cardboard box can be sufficient for collecting aluminium cans (with extra space created if the cans are crushed down and squashed).
Thirdly, once the waste has been collected in bulk it should be disposed of in an appropriate way. Local authorities will usually have recycling waste centres and will often also provide collection facilities for regular household waste, including the provision of appropriate receptacles.
A private, licensed contractor should be contacted for the collection of extraordinary waste materials such as rubble or unwanted household fittings.
Adopting this habit of separating items will also help overcome the problems of overflowing bins and torn refuse sacks; and can also help avoid injury from unseen sharp objects or broken glass.
Positive - or useful - waste disposal measures are not only relatively easy to achieve; they can also benefit those who occasionally find waste storage and rubbish removal to be a major logistical challenge.
The first step towards positive waste disposal is to separate the waste into different categories.
Waste should be separated - at minimum - into: organic matter (including food leftovers and plant material); paper and cardboard; glass products, such as bottles; plastics; light metals, such as cans; and textiles.
The task of separation can be made easier by organising separate receptacles around the home or workplace for the convenient disposal of particular types of waste as and when they are required.
Secondly, appropriate bulk storage receptacles should be in place to ensure the secure containment of different types of waste. Organic waste, for example, should be placed in a locked, plastic bin to avoid being tampered with by stray animals or vermin; whereas a stout cardboard box can be sufficient for collecting aluminium cans (with extra space created if the cans are crushed down and squashed).
Thirdly, once the waste has been collected in bulk it should be disposed of in an appropriate way. Local authorities will usually have recycling waste centres and will often also provide collection facilities for regular household waste, including the provision of appropriate receptacles.
A private, licensed contractor should be contacted for the collection of extraordinary waste materials such as rubble or unwanted household fittings.
Adopting this habit of separating items will also help overcome the problems of overflowing bins and torn refuse sacks; and can also help avoid injury from unseen sharp objects or broken glass.
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