Question

Classify waste in different categories on the basis of its origin.

Answer 1

Waste is defined as any product that is discarded after its use or which is further useless or defective in nature.

There are many types of waste:

• Municipal wastes includes household waste, commercial waste etc.
  
• Hazardous waste includes industrial waste which is very harmful to health and environment. It also includes radioactive waste.
  
• Biomedical waste includes clinical waste.