Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : Open landfilling refers to throwing waste on an uncovered area, which is periodically burnt or compressed.
Statement 2: In sanitary landfilling, the waste is compacted and covered by a layer of dirt.
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
As we have learnt in Solid Wastes -
Solid wastes refer to everything that goes out in trash. Municipal solid wastes are wastes from homes, offices, stores, schools, hospitals, etc.,that are collected and disposed by the municipality.
- wherein
The municipal solid wastes generally comprise paper, food wastes, plastics, glass, metals,rubber, leather, textile, etc.
Hence, the correct option is (a).