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MyNameIsRobPaulson t1_j5sglr9 wrote

Hey I have a question - what is so bad about organic matter being sent to the dump? Doesn’t it just return to the earth just as well there anyway? Just curious about the advantages of a specific collection vs all that matter going to landfill.

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12stTales t1_j5t8wa4 wrote

When it’s in a dump it becomes so compressed that it doesn’t break down properly. It decomposes anaerobically, releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Also composting is done locally whereas all the local landfills are full. So landfill waste needs to be trucked farther which requires lots of fuel, money and puts lots of wear and tear on roads. Last, composting produces fertile soil for reuse in gardens, parks and tree pits.

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