Summary
Many homes do not separate wet and dry waste.
Workers who collect trash often lack safety gear.
Some areas do not get trash collected for days.
New ideas like tracking trucks can help fix the problem.
Key Points
5 points1
Irregular trash collection leads to foul smells and health risks.
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Daily door‑to‑door collection and separate bins are recommended.
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Providing gloves and helmets protects sanitation workers.
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Fines can be used to stop people from littering.
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Technology such as GPS tracking can make collection routes efficient.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsmunicipal
city’s organization that manages services like garbage collection
segregation
sorting different types of waste into separate containers
hazardous
dangerous waste that can cause injury or illness
biodegradable
materials that naturally break down over time
vector‑borne
diseases spread by insects like mosquitoes
penalties
punishments, often money, for breaking rules
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