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Solid and Industrial Waste Management topics include: Solid waste sources and types, solid waste effects and standards.
Solid waste management is the process of collecting, treating, and disposing of solid waste. Industrial solid waste is a type of solid waste that comes from factories, refineries, and other industrial sources.
Solid waste can be categorized by: Origin: Industrial, commercial, domestic, construction, or institutional Contents: Organic material, glass, metal, plastic, paper, etc. Hazard potential: Toxic, non-toxin, flammable, radioactive, infectious, etc.
Industrial solid waste can include: Scrap metal, Excess plastic, Wood chips, Fly ash from powerplants, Construction debris.
Industrial waste can also include chemicals, trash, oils, solvents, dirt, and gravel. These materials can be harmful to humans, animals, and plants. Common strategies for minimizing industrial waste output include: Reduction, Reuse, Recycling.
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