Waste is defined as anything i.e. solid, liquid and gas that is of no uses and is disposed off. It is also an inevitable by-product of natural as well as man made activities arising from social and economic processes.
Waste is classified into
Household waste- these are waste that are produced by households e.g. food waste, papers, nylons, plastics, glasses, papers etc.
Industrial waste- these are wastes produced by industries and companies e.g. woods, plastics, rubbers etc.
Agricultural waste- these are wastes produced through agricultural inputs e.g. fertilizers, pesticides, dried plants, animal dung.
Commercial waste- these are wastes produced in commercial places like market, schools, galleria etc
Medical waste- these are waste produced medically e.g. syringe, needles, gloves etc
Municipal or domestic waste- these are waste produced in municipalities or localities. This includes combination of several household wastes.
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