Nowadays, there is a lot of focus on the proper handling of waste as it has an adverse impact on our environment. However, due to a lack of proper awareness, many people dump their trash illegally in the open rather than using designated waste disposal sites or dumpsters. Have a look at the slide to know the negative impacts of dumping wastes illegally in the open.

1. What Are The
Impacts Of
Illegal Dumping Of
Wastes

2. With millions of tonnes of waste
being produced every day there are
still people out there who dump
their waste illegally.

3. Illegal dumping of waste in the
open can adversely affect the
environment and humans alike.

4. Here are the negative impacts of dumping
trash in the open we all face.

5. Contamination of Soil & Water

6. One of the most
dangerous effects of
illegal dumping of waste
on the environment is
related to contamination
of soil & water.
SOIL
WATER

7. When garbage gets disposed of
illegally, then run-offs from the
garbage can get into nearby
streams, rivers, and lakes &
contaminate them.
Streams
rivers
lakes

8. The contaminants can leach
into the ground which causes
soil degradation & also affects
the quality of groundwater &
makes them toxic.

9. Affects Flora & Fauna

10. There have been ample
instances of alarming
proportions of wildlife getting
affected every year due to
illegal waste disposal.

11. The loss of habitat is leading to mass scale
extinction of many animals and wildlife species.

12. Moreover, various researches are
pointing to an increasing trend of
plants getting affected by various
diseases due to illegal waste
disposal.

13. Leads to Health Complications

14. The illegal dumping of
waste also negatively
affects humans over the
years & becomes visible
in the long run.
humans over the
years
becomes visible
in the long run.

15. These illegal dumping sites
turn into a breeding
ground for various insects
& mosquitoes that spread
diseases.
various insects
&
mosquitoes

16. As the water sources near these illegal
dumping grounds get contaminated,
people also get affected by waterborne
diseases.

17. Decrease in Property Value

18. The land where the trash is going
to be dumped is going to lose its
value because no one likes to buy a
property that is littered with
waste.

19. The problems with illegal dumping
of waste don’t stop here because
often it is seen that those garbage
dumps catch fire.

20. Fire hazard is a risk associated with
these illegal dumping grounds as the
toxic waste catches fire by coming in
contact with flammable things.

21. C O N C L U S I O N

22. These are some of the negative impacts of dumping
waste illegally in the open.

23. You must always seek assistance from a dumpster
rental company to help you in getting rid of your
waste.

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