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Risks
1. Health Risks: Poor waste management practices can contribute to air, soil, and water pollution, creating risks to the public’s health. This can include health problems such as respiratory diseases, skin irritations, or cancer in extreme cases.
2. Environmental Risks: Improper waste management can lead to contamination of land, water, and air with toxic materials, contributing to global climate change, ozone depletion, and damage to biodiversity.
3. Social Risks: Unmanaged waste can create an unhealthy living environment for humans and animals while negatively impacting the aesthetics of an area. It can also cause public nuisance issues such as bad odors and vermin infestations.
4. Economic Risks: With increased costs associated with environmental damage, cleanup and disposal processes, and public health issues, there are economic risks associated with improper waste management.