2. Seriously pollute the water body. Garbage not only contains pathogenic microorganisms, but also produces a large number of acidic and alkaline organic pollutants in the process of stacking corruption, and dissolves heavy metals in garbage to form organic matter. Leachate produced by rainwater leaching will inevitably cause serious pollution to surface water and groundwater.
3. Biological pollution. Garbage contains a variety of pathogenic microorganisms. Garbage is often a breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches and mice, which will inevitably endanger the health of the general public.
Extended data:
When citizens produce garbage at home or in the workplace, they should store or place the garbage in different categories according to local requirements, and pay attention to the following points:
1. recyclable non-biological garbage, such as paper products, plastic products, metal products, glass products, etc. , should be placed in the designated trash can.
2. Unrecoverable garbage, such as rotten garbage, kitchen garbage, fruit shells, flowers, clothes, etc. , should be placed in another designated trash can.
3. Toxic and harmful wastes, such as waste batteries, fluorescent tubes, light bulbs, electronic components, medicines, radioactive substances, bottles and cans containing toxic substances, etc. , put it in another designated trash can.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-garbage