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Sanitary landfills are adopted or encouraged for removal of

A

Agricultural wastes

B

Industrial wastes

C

Municipal solid wastes

D

All of these

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Concept of Sanitary Landfills**: - Sanitary landfills are designated areas where waste is disposed of by burying it in the ground. This method is one of the oldest forms of waste management. 2. **Identifying the Types of Waste**: - The question provides four options regarding the types of waste that sanitary landfills are used for: - A) Agricultural waste - B) Industrial waste - C) Municipal solid waste - D) All of these 3. **Evaluating Each Option**: - **Agricultural Waste**: This type of waste typically includes organic materials, which can often be composted or recycled rather than sent to a landfill. - **Industrial Waste**: This waste can be hazardous and often requires special treatment or disposal methods that are different from sanitary landfills. - **Municipal Solid Waste**: This includes everyday items discarded by the public, such as food scraps, packaging, and other household waste. Sanitary landfills are specifically designed to handle this type of waste efficiently. 4. **Conclusion**: - After evaluating the options, it is clear that sanitary landfills are primarily adopted for the disposal of **Municipal Solid Waste**. Therefore, the correct answer is **C) Municipal Solid Waste**. ### Final Answer: Sanitary landfills are adopted or encouraged for the removal of **Municipal Solid Waste**. ---
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