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Section III. Private housing data
[Applies to questions 1-16]

12. How is garbage normally disposed of in the home?

(Only mark one)

[] 1 Pick-up at home
[] 2 Emptied into a container or public receptacle
[] 3 Dumped in a landfill or common area
[] 4 Burned
[] 5 Buried
[] 6 Removed in another way
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Section III. Private housing data.

Question 12. How is garbage normally disposed of in the home?
This refers to the method used to eliminate solid waste from the home, commonly known as trash. The following options may be considered:

Collection in the home: trash is placed in a receptacle from the home (plastic bag, trash can, etc.) and placed in a nearby location, generally in front of the home.
Container or public receptacle: solid waste is dumped in a container or public receptacle
Landfill or common area: trash is placed in uncovered public landfills
Burned: Trash is gathered in a place relatively close to the home and later burned with some regularity
Buried: Trash is gathered in a place relatively close to the home and later buried with some regularity
Other methods of removal: For example, dumping in rivers, etc.

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