refuse and refuse disposal

Explains waste management problems humans have encountered throught history and how we deal with it now, highlighting key global concerns related to garbage disposal, such as space waste, the problem of plastic, and growing landfills.

An introduction to neighborhood cleanups discusses what a cleanup is, how to arrange one, and what participants should prepare for and expect.

"[Text and illustrations introduce recycling exploring] why recycling is important and ways people work to reuse and recycle materials to help our environment"--Amazon.

Looks at the role of waste collectors in a community, explaining what they do and why they are important.

"Simple activities show children how to make a difference to the environment by reusing clothing to make bags, pots for plants, and new shoes"--Provided by the publisher.

Provides answers to questions about the science behind waste and includes information about waste management careers, and a related experiment.

"Learn all about being a garbage collector. Readers will get the inside scoop on the different parts of the job, the machines grabage collectors use, and how people get this exciting job"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to waste in all its forms, including household trash, industrial byproducts, radioactive waste, and airborne emissions, and explains the hazards waste poses to land, air, and water, and covers existing and proposed methods of handling it, with information on the environmental movement and government regulation.

A.J. and his friends in the second grade learn that art can be made out of anything, even garbage.

"In 'Get a Job at the Landfill', fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety of opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at a landfill. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities"--Provided by publisher.