Burning rubbish looks like a quick solution. It is not. Open burning releases pollutants directly into the air your family breathes.
The health risks
- Fine particulates penetrate deep into the lungs, worsening asthma and heart disease
- Dioxins and furans from burning plastic are highly toxic and persist in the environment
- Carbon monoxide and heavy metals affect children and elderly people most severely
What to do instead
- Segregate at home and use scheduled collection
- Compost organic waste rather than burning it
- Pass recyclables into the recovery system where they hold value
Every bag that enters the collection system instead of a fire is cleaner air for your neighbourhood.