Effective Waste Management

What is a Waste? Waste has a very long and broad definition. If it is a waste, a waste determination must be completed to define what type of waste it is. A proper determination must be made initially as many requirements are different depending on the waste type.

A waste is any garbage, refuse, or other discarded material, including solid, liquid, semi- solid, or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, and from community activities.
Discarded material is any material that is abandoned, recycled, or inherently waste-like.
Abandoned means accumulated or stored instead of being disposed.