Solid waste: 

Solid waste is any non-liquid waste generated from residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional activities. This includes paper, plastics, metals, glass, textiles, food waste, and other discarded materials.

Managing solid waste involves several key strategies:

Source Reduction: Encouraging practices that minimize waste generation, such as using reusable products, buying in bulk to reduce packaging waste, and avoiding single-use items.

Recycling: Implementing programs to collect, sort, and process recyclable materials like paper, plastic, glass, and metal, diverting them from landfills and returning them to the production cycle.

Composting: Diverting organic waste, such as food scraps, yard trimmings, and biodegradable materials, to composting facilities where they can decompose naturally and be converted into nutrient-rich compost for soil enrichment.

Waste-to-Energy: Utilizing technologies such as incineration or anaerobic digestion to convert solid waste into energy, reducing the volume of waste while generating electricity or heat.

Landfill Management: Properly managing landfills to minimize environmental impacts, including measures to control leachate and methane gas emissions, as well as implementing strategies for landfill rehabilitation and closure.

Public Education and Awareness: Promoting waste reduction practices, recycling initiatives, and proper waste disposal habits through community outreach, educational campaigns, and public awareness programs.

Regulatory Measures: Implementing regulations, policies, and legislation to enforce waste management standards, promote responsible waste handling practices, and hold individuals and businesses accountable for proper waste disposal.