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What is segregation?
What is segregation of waste?
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- Segregation is the separation of wet and dry wastes in order to dispose them safely.
- Household wastes consist of organic biodegradable matter as well as non-biodegradable matter. They should be segregated from each other using separate bins.
- Wherever possible, the non-biodegradable matter is recycled and used.
- The organic biodegradable matter i.e. wet waste must be separated from other dry wastes. They are collected by municipal workers and transported to a landfill.
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