A national survey of solid waste disposal practices revealed “problem” disposal areas. These sites contribute to air and water pollution, and are a health hazard. Visits some of the unsightly dumps throughout the U.S., and describes how they can be eliminated by citizen interest and Government action.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000028
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Air - Pollution
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Refuse and refuse disposal
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Waste disposal sites
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water - Pollution
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Refuse and refuse disposal
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Waste disposal sites
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social action
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Hazardous substances
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)