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Answer» Following are different sources of waste: - Household Source: Paper, cardboard, fruit peels, vegetable peels, soapy water, rags, etc.
- Municipality: Municipality looks after management of solid and liquid waste from households, offices and factories. Municipal waste also includes human excreta.
- Industry and Mining: Many harmful wastes are produced by industries, e.g. harmful chemicals, grease, etc. Mining activity also produces wastes like dust.
- Agriculture: Hay, dry leaves, husk, cowdung, etc. are examples of farm waste.
- Medical Waste: Hospitals produce many wastes like syringe, cotton, bandage, catheters, strips, etc. Some of the hospital waste may contain harmful germs.
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