The document defines different types of solid waste and discusses solid waste management. It defines solid waste as non-liquid materials ranging from household garbage to industrial waste that can contain hazardous substances. Effective solid waste management involves storing, collecting, transporting, reducing, reusing, recycling, and disposing of waste in a way that minimizes health hazards and environmental impacts. The document notes that Mysore has two solid waste management plants and discusses solid waste generation and management practices in Indian cities generally.