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What are the primary sources of dioxin pollution to land?

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  • Ash and other solid wastes from industry (includes waste sent to landfill) - 50%
  • Ash from domestic heating and backyard burning - 26%
  • Domestic solid wastes sent to landfill - 15%
  • Sludge from sewage works (industrial and domestic) - 9%

Note: These values are approximate and may vary.

 

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Last updated: 9 June 2005