Waste disposal, the collection, processing, and 

recycling or deposition of the waste materials of human

society.

In 2020, the world was estimated to generate 2.24 billion tons of solid waste, amounting to a footprint
of 0.79 kilograms per person per day.

With rapid population growth and urbanization, annual waste generation is expected to increase by 73%
from 2020 levels to 3.88 billion tonnes in 2050.

Waste Disposal Problems

● Too much waste We generate a large amount of waste. This is one of the major waste disposal issues,
according to C&R Lewis Skip Hire. The issue is made worse by companies that produce one-time
products that do not prioritize reuse, recycling, or the use of environmentally friendly materials

● Toxic waste Toxic chemicals in many of the products in your home, and unfortunately, many of use a
lot of various toxic products daily. Often, they are disposed of incorrectly, which then poses a risk to our
health and the environment.

● Too much single-use plastics As shocking as it may sound, single-use packaging accounts for 40% of all
plastic waste. Unfortunately, this doesn’t magically remove all the single-use plastics accumulated from
before, which is still a problem nowadays.

● Contamination and improper recycling Recycling is a very complex subject. The problem is that when
we mix up our trash, it is highly possible to distinguish it at the recycling facility. Thus, mixing trash can
contaminate the entire batch, making recycling difficult and unsuccessful.

● Landfill pollution This problem increases contaminants, a highly toxic liquid that can pollute land,
groundwater, and waterways since most landfills do not have proper on-site waste management.

Waste Disposal Solutions °COMPOST - The best thing that we can do is to starting composting our food
scraps. Composting can reduce methane emissions from landfills and lowers your carbon footprint.
°CHOOSE SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC-FREE OPTIONS -As a consumer, we always have the power to “vote”
with your dollar and encourage corporations and firms to move to more environmentally friendly and
sustainable practices. Whenever you can, choose products and services that are: Locally made Plastic-
free Sustainable Cruelty-free °AVOID TOXIC WASTE Bleach, furniture, carper or oven cleaners, air
freshener, antifreeze, all-purpose cleaners. The solution here is to ditch all the toxic chemicals you use
and find environmentally-friendly alternatives. °Saying NO to single-use plastics - Single-use plastics are
incredibly wasteful, so ditching them will be the best thing you can do. We can easily find reusable and
eco-friendly alternatives to common single-use plastics. °TEACH ABOUT PERSONAL ECO-RESPONSIBILITY
- Informing others about proper waste management can significantly help in reducing unsustainable
practices and waste. Any efforts towards waste management education need to be encouraged and
practiced by individuals, local authorities, and communities.