Solid waste

Definition

Solid waste refers to any discarded materials that are not liquid or gas. It includes items such as household trash, construction debris, and industrial waste.

Related terms

Landfill: A designated area where solid waste is disposed of by burying it underground.

Recycling:

The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce resource consumption and minimize environmental impact.

Incineration:

A method of solid waste disposal that involves burning waste at high temperatures to generate energy or reduce its volume.