Waste - Municipal Solid

Municipal solid waste (MSW) refers to the waste (trash, garbage, rubbish) generated by households, commercial establishments, and institutions, such as schools and hospitals. It includes a variety of materials, such as food waste, paper, plastics, glass, metals, and other materials.

MSW is typically collected by municipal governments and transported to a landfill or waste-to-energy facility for disposal. In some areas, MSW is also sorted and processed to recover recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, and metals, which are then sold to manufacturers to make new products and reduce the environmental impact of its disposal.