What is one common method of waste disposal?

Landfilling is one common method of waste disposal that involves the burying of waste in designated areas. This system is designed to contain waste in a manner that minimizes its impact on the environment and public health. Landfills are engineered sites that include liners to prevent leachate (liquid that normalizes from decomposing waste) from contaminating groundwater, as well as systems for managing gases produced as waste decomposes.

In many regions, landfilling remains one of the primary options for managing solid waste, especially for materials that are not suitable for recycling or composting. It allows for the efficient disposal of large volumes of waste, though it does come with long-term management challenges, such as land use and the potential for environmental impact over time.

Although composting, incinerating, and recycling are also widely used methods for waste disposal and have their own benefits and environmental considerations, landfilling is particularly prevalent due to its capacity to handle various types of waste and its established infrastructure in many communities.