Question

How are microbes useful in land filling for solid waste management?

Answer 1

Role of microbes in land-filling for solid waste management:

1. Microbes present in soil and other top layers decompose the waste.
2. These microbes break down complex organic compounds into simpler inorganic substances and thus compost is formed after a few days.
3. These microbes also feed on the organic matter and free important minerals and nutrients like nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, etc., that can be used to improve the fertility of soil.