Classification of Solid waste What is solid waste

. Classification of Solid waste

What is solid waste Any material that we discard, that is not liquid or gas, is solid waste Advantages of Classification of solid waste. 1. Easiness in Recycling 2. Stable Collection system 3. Proper Disposal

Major classification : 1. Organic waste : This waste is subjected to decay with time and evolve highly offensive odour and gases which are highly detrimental to health. it breeds flies, mosquitoes, etc. produces diseases like typhoid, diarrhea, etc. 2. Inorganic waste : This consists of non-combustible materials such as grit, dust, mud, metal pieces, metal containers, broken glass, waste building material, etc. it is not subjected to decay and is therefore not harmful to public health.

Classification of solid waste: Domestic Waste Municipal Waste Commercial Waste Agricultural Waste Industrial Waste Hazardous Waste Biomedical waste

Domestic Waste: These Include : v. Waste from Household Preparation v. Waste from Cooking & Serving of Food v. Waste Paper & Plastic v Cloths, Rags, Etc.

Municipal Waste: Municipal waste includes waste resulting from municipal activities and services such as street wastes, dead animals, market wastes.

Municipal Waste: q Garbage (Biodegradable Waste) q Rubbish (Non-biodegradable Waste) Ø Combustible Waste(Paper, Cloths, etc. ) Ø Non- Combustible waste(Broken Crockery, metals, glass, Construction & Demolition Waste, etc. )

Commercial Waste: Included in this category are solid wastes that originate in offices, wholesale and retail stores, restaurants, hotels, warehouses.

Agricultural Waste: includes both natural (organic) and non-natural wastes, is a general term used to describe waste produced on a farm through various farming activities like leaf, waste Vegetables & Fruits.

Industrial Waste: In this category the discarded solid material of manufacturing processes and industrial operation are included. The waste is depend on the type of product being manufactured.

Hazardous Waste: Hazardous wastes may be defined as wastes of industrial, institutional or consumer origin which because of their physical, chemical or biological characteristics are potentially dangerous to human and the environment.

Biomedical / Hospital waste: Hospital waste is generated during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities. It may include wastes like sharps, soiled waste, disposables, anatomical waste, cultures, discarded medicines, chemical wastes, etc.

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