Until three incinerators were installed , the smelly pit was the only place to dispose of trash , including plastics , food and medical waste . ` Soldiers worry smoke from waste - it carries disease . Plastics , food and medical waste from base among trash piles . Soldiers stationed at U.S. base call coughing caused by smoke ` ` Iraqi crud '' and says any harmful health affects from smoke are temporary .
Soldiers worry smoke from waste - it carries disease . Plastics , food and medical waste from base among trash piles . Soldiers stationed at U.S. base call coughing caused by smoke ` ` Iraqi crud '' and says any harmful health affects from smoke are temporary .