Which precautions are necessary for proper decomposition of domestic waste?

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Safe Handling and Decomposition of Domestic Waste

Take proper precautions to ensure effective, safe decomposition of household waste.
Reuse containers that once held pickles, jams, coffee, sugar, etc.
Carry out waste collection, segregation, transport, and recycling carefully to prevent the creation of toxic by-products.
Store chemical waste in a separate, clearly labeled bin.
Convert wet (organic) waste into compost.
Segregate wet and dry waste at source (in the home).

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Improper waste disposal has major environmental impacts and can cause serious problems.
Examples of domestic waste include municipal solid waste (household trash/refuse), hazardous waste, radioactive waste, and wastewater/sewage (which contains body wastes such as urine and feces).
Mixing household waste with hospital/medical waste can spread infections such as skin infections and hepatitis B; other diseases include meningitis, candidiasis, and bacteremia.

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