Effects of Waste

• Decomposable waste (such as food scraps and organic matter) attracts houseflies and mosquitoes, which breed in waste piles and stagnant water.
• These insects spread diseases like dysentery, typhoid, and cholera by carrying disease-causing organisms to uncovered food and water sources.

• When waste is burned, it releases toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide, which can cause respiratory problems and worsen conditions like asthma.
• Decaying waste produces methane gas, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.

• Waste dumped into rivers, lakes, or oceans contaminates water sources, harming both humans and aquatic life.
• Toxic chemicals from industrial waste can lead to poisoning, disrupting ecosystems and making water unsafe for drinking and farming.

• Plastics, heavy metals, and hazardous chemicals from waste seep into the soil, reducing soil fertility and making it unsafe for farming.
• Some chemicals poison crops, leading to food contamination and health risks when consumed.

• Animals often mistake plastic waste for food, leading to choking, starvation, or poisoning.
• Polluted water bodies harm fish and marine life, affecting biodiversity and food supplies for communities that depend on fishing.

• Rotting waste produces a foul smell, making the environment uncomfortable and unhygienic.
• Waste in residential areas attracts pests such as rats and cockroaches, which can cause disease outbreaks.

Floods caused by waste accumulation