The process of collecting, treating and disposing of solid material that has reached the end of its useful life.

refers to all discarded household, commercial waste, non hazardous institutional and industrial waste, street sweeping, construction debris, agricultural waste and other non- hazardous and non-toxic solid waste.

More commonly known as trash or garbage—consists of everyday items we use and then throw away, such as product packaging, grass clippings, furniture, clothing, bottles, food scraps, newspapers, appliances, paint, and batteries. This comes from our homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses.

A waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. This type of waste is generated from many sources, ranging from industrial manufacturing process wastes to batteries and may come in many forms, including liquids, solids gases, and sludges.

The waste materials generated by industries or industrial processes that includes chemicals, trash, oils, solvents, dirt and gravel, many harmful gases etc.

is electronic products that are nearing the end of their useful-life and are discarded. Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers and fax machines are common electronic waste that can be reused, refurbished or even recycled

A term used to describe materials that are generated during the construction or demolition process.

C&D is one of the most common types of waste generated in the

are biodegradable wastes such as food waste, garden waste, animal waste and human waste

refer to any waste material retrieved from the waste stream and free from contamination that can still be converted into suitable beneficial use.

wastes are solid waste that are non-compostable and non-recyclable. It should be disposed ecologically through a long-term disposal facility or sanitary landfill.

refer to household hazardous wastes.

a biological process in which the organic portion of refuse is allowed to decompose under carefully controlled conditions.

a disposal method of waste or garbage that is used globally, but often used in low and middle-income countries that lack adequate waste disposal infrastructure.

This sea dumping process can be carried out only in coastal cities. This is very costly procedure and not environment friendly.

Suitable for combustible refuse. High operation costs and construction are involved in this procedure. This method would be suited in crowded cities where sites for land filling are not available.

Converting the waste into biogas through anaerobic digestion.

is a chemical process in which organic matter is broken down by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen, which results in the generation of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4).

gas produced may be collected and used directly as a fuel for cooking or heating, or it can be burned to generate electricity