There are many methods of waste disposal, some more high-tech than others. Each has its own associated pros and cons, ranging from efficiency to cost-effectiveness and even how environmentally-friendly they are.
Recycling
Recycling is one of the most common forms of waste disposal. With landfill being so expensive now, it’s much more financially viable for businesses to recycle their waste.
Plasma Gasification
Plasma gasification is one of the more high-tech ways of dealing with plastic waste. While it requires more energy than, say, sending waste to landfill, it’s an effective way of reducing the size of waste and making sure that we’re not relying on landfills for waste disposal.
Sanitary Landfill
Using a sanitary landfill (or more commonly referred to as just a ‘landfill’), involves dumping waste into a predetermined location designed for waste disposal. Landfills contain a protective layer which prevents any chemicals or contaminants from seeping into groundwater.
Incineration
Slightly similar to plasma gasification, incineration heats waste to transform it into base components, assorted gases and, more often than not, ash. Waste volume is reduced by about 90% and hazardous or toxic wastes can actually be gotten rid of through combustion.