Solid Waste Management

Definition

Solid waste management involves various activities aimed at collecting, treating, disposing of, and minimizing solid waste generated by human activities. It includes processes like waste segregation, recycling, composting, and landfilling.

Related terms

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

Recycling: The process of converting materials from used products into new ones instead of discarding them.

Composting: The decomposition process in which organic materials are broken down into nutrient-rich soil-like material called compost.