Solid Wastes
Municipal Solid Waste
Municipal solid waste consists of household waste, construction and demolition debris, sanitation residue, and waste from streets. This garbage is generated mainly from residential and commercial complexes.
Hazardous waste
- Industrial and hospital waste is considered hazardous as they may contain toxic substances. Certain types of household waste are also hazardous.
- Household waste that can be categorized as hazardous waste include old batteries, shoe polish, paint tins, old medicines, and medicine bottles.
- In the industrial sector, the major generators of hazardous waste are the metal, chemical, paper, pesticides, dyes, refining, and rubber goods industries.
- Direct exposure to chemicals in hazardous ....
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