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What happens to waste in a landfill?

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What happens to waste in a landfill?

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Trash slowly decomposes for decades. As it rots, trash releases heat, methane and other gases that scientists say contribute to greenhouse gases and global warming. Rain water that falls onto a landfill can leach out toxic materials into surrounding ground water.

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