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Using biological waste (such as manure from poultry and animals) can be harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of. Using biological waste (such as manure from poultry and animals) can be harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of. By piling up the waste, the pile of compost will be placed deeply.
Using biological waste (such as manure from poultry and animals) can be harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of. Using biological waste (such as manure from poultry and animals) can be harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of. By piling up the waste, the pile of compost will be placed deeply.
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