Waste
Introduction
Waste is defined as unwanted and unusable materials and is regarded as a substance which is of no use.
Waste that we see in our surroundings is also known as garbage. Garbage is mainly considered as a solid
waste that includes wastes from our houses (domestic waste), wastes from schools, offices, etc
(municipal wastes) and wastes from industries and factories (industrial wastes).
Table of Content
Sources of Waste
Industrial Waste
Commercial Waste
Domestic Waste
Agricultural Waste
Types of Waste
Biodegradable waste
Non-biodegradable waste
Recycling of Waste
Decomposition of Biodegradable Waste
Composting
Vermicomposting
Chemical waste
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
Sources of Waste
Sources of waste can be broadly classified into four types: Industrial, Commercial, Domestic, and
Agricultural.
, Sources of Waste
Industrial Waste
These are the wastes created in factories and industries. Most industries dump their wastes in rivers and
seas which cause a lot of pollution.
Example: plastic, glass, etc.
Commercial Waste
Commercial wastes are produced in schools, colleges, shops, and
offices.
Example: plastic, paper, etc.
Domestic Waste
The different household wastes which are collected during household activities like cooking, cleaning,
etc. are known as domestic wastes.
Example: leaves, vegetable peels, excreta, etc.
Agricultural Waste
Various wastes produced in the agricultural field are known as agricultural wastes.
Example: cattle waste, weed, husk, etc.
Types of Waste
Introduction
Waste is defined as unwanted and unusable materials and is regarded as a substance which is of no use.
Waste that we see in our surroundings is also known as garbage. Garbage is mainly considered as a solid
waste that includes wastes from our houses (domestic waste), wastes from schools, offices, etc
(municipal wastes) and wastes from industries and factories (industrial wastes).
Table of Content
Sources of Waste
Industrial Waste
Commercial Waste
Domestic Waste
Agricultural Waste
Types of Waste
Biodegradable waste
Non-biodegradable waste
Recycling of Waste
Decomposition of Biodegradable Waste
Composting
Vermicomposting
Chemical waste
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
Sources of Waste
Sources of waste can be broadly classified into four types: Industrial, Commercial, Domestic, and
Agricultural.
, Sources of Waste
Industrial Waste
These are the wastes created in factories and industries. Most industries dump their wastes in rivers and
seas which cause a lot of pollution.
Example: plastic, glass, etc.
Commercial Waste
Commercial wastes are produced in schools, colleges, shops, and
offices.
Example: plastic, paper, etc.
Domestic Waste
The different household wastes which are collected during household activities like cooking, cleaning,
etc. are known as domestic wastes.
Example: leaves, vegetable peels, excreta, etc.
Agricultural Waste
Various wastes produced in the agricultural field are known as agricultural wastes.
Example: cattle waste, weed, husk, etc.
Types of Waste
