Find out how the local body (panchayat, municipal corporation, resident welfare association) deals with the waste.
Are there mechanisms in place to treat the biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes separately?

Explanation

Biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes are separated at the source.
In some Villages, biogas plants have been established to use biodegradable waste to generate biogas and manure.
In cities, municipal corporation collects waste and finally send to specific vacant site on the extreme edge of the city and dump it there.
Biodegradable wastes should not be burnt as burning causes air pollution. They are converted into manure by composting. Non-biodegradable wastes such as plastics, glass, metals are collected separately and send to respective recycling units.