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Describe the usefulness of incineration of wastes, and also mention the precautions required in it.
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Solution
Usefulness of incineration of wastes:
- It reduces the weight of the waste.
- It reduces the volume of the waste.
- It renders toxic wastes into less toxic or even non-toxic wastes.
Precautions required for incineration:
- It should be carried out at very high temperatures.
- It should be equipped with pollution control devices.
- It should be installed away from residential areas.
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