Why are landfills not really much of a solution, to dispose solid… - Vidyadip

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Why are landfills not really much of a solution, to dispose solid wastes?

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The amount of garbage generated, especially in metros is so much that the landfills are getting filled very fast.
There is also danger of seepage of chemicals, which can pollute the underground water resources.

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