Waste Management in Emergencies-A WHO PDF File

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Waste Management in Emergencies-A WHO PDF File

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Waste Management in Emergencies
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/solidwaste.pdf

A PDF file From the World Health Organization Website:

[snip] This technical note outlines some of the key activities in dealing with solid waste in the immediate aftermath of an disaster. Solid waste refers here to all non-liquid wastes (e.g. rubbish or garbage). Sometimes solid waste may contain feces. Solid waste can create significant health problems and a very unpleasant living environment if not disposed of safely and appropriately. It can provide breeding sites for insects and vermin (e.g. rats) which increase the likelihood of disease transmission, and can attract snakes and other pests. Unmanaged waste can also pollute water soures and the environment. [snip]



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