Municipal solid waste (MSW), often called garbage or trash, is the everyday waste generated by households, businesses, and institutions, including items like food scraps, paper, plastics, and yard waste.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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Definition:MSW encompasses solid waste resulting from municipal, community, commercial, institutional, and recreational activities.
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Common Components:It includes garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, and all other nonindustrial solid waste.
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Examples:Everyday items discarded by the public, such as food waste, paper, plastic, glass, metals, and non-recyclables.
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Management:MSW management involves collection, transportation, processing, and disposal, which can include landfilling, incineration, composting, and recycling.
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Sustainability:MSW is a growing concern due to population growth, urbanization, and economic development, but it also presents opportunities for resource recovery and energy generation.
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Singapore Context:In Singapore, in 2023, about 6.86 million tonnes of solid waste was generated, with 3.55 million tonnes recycled, and waste generated by non-domestic and domestic sectors were 4.97 million tonnes and 1.89 million tonnes respectively.
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Waste Types:MSW can be further divided into biodegradable, recyclable, and hazardous domestic wastes
Post time: Apr-11-2025