disposal methods

Ways to discard

Disposal methods are the techniques or processes used to get rid of waste, unwanted materials, or remains.

The term appears in contexts from household garbage to hazardous chemicals to human remains: The city is exploring new disposal methods for electronic waste.

Each type of material typically has approved disposal methods dictated by regulation or best practice.

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incineration · recycling · composting · dump · waste · burn · burn barrel · bury · shredding · trash compactor · flushing · flush toilet · down the drain · discarding · elimination · removal · garbage · refuse

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