Types of Waste

Water is not a type of solid waste because it is a liquid.

Agricultural waste is produced from activities such as farming, ranching, and forestry.

Construction and demolition waste is generated from the construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings.

Electronic waste is generated from electronic devices such as computers, televisions, and cell phones.

Medical waste is generated from medical activities such as surgeries, injections, and laboratory tests.

Mining waste is generated from mining activities such as extracting minerals and metals from the earth.

Fossil fuel waste is generated from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Nuclear waste is generated from nuclear power plants and includes radioactive materials.

Industrial waste is generated from the production of goods and services and includes materials such as chemicals, solvents, and heavy metals.

Municipal waste is generated from households and includes materials such as food scraps, paper, plastic, and metal.

Transportation waste is generated from the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.

Food and beverage waste is generated from the production, processing, and consumption of food and beverages.

Textile waste is generated from the production, processing, and consumption of textiles and clothing.

Paper and cardboard waste is generated from the production, processing, and consumption of paper and cardboard.

Metal waste is generated from the production, processing, and consumption of metal products.