Landfill
Landfill is where we place all of the rubbish that we don’t recycle, re-use or compost. All of this waste is collected and buried. It takes a very long time for these things to break down or decompose…
How long does it take to decompose in landfill?
| Paper | 2 – 6 weeks |
| Banana Peel | 1 month |
| Orange Peel | 6 months |
| Plywood | 1 – 3 years |
| Wool Sock | 1 – 5 years |
| Leather Shoes | 25 – 40 years |
| Nylon Fabric | 30 – 40 years |
| Tin Steel Can | 50 years |
| Aluminium Can | 80 – 200 years |
| Plastic Bottles | 450 years |
| Disposable Nappies | 250 – 500 years |
| Plastic Bags | 10 – 1000 years |
| Glass | Millions of years |
| Styrofoam | Never |
