Municipal solid waste consists of everyday items that people use and then throw away from homes, schools, hospitals and businesses. This includes packaging, food scraps, newspapers, bottles, clothing, furniture, appliances, grass clippings, paint and batteries. The document discusses the composition of municipal waste generation in India and globally as well as its management and transportation.

12. What is municipal solidwaste?
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)—more commonly known as
trash or garbage—consists of everyday items we use and then
throw away, such as product packaging, grass clippings,
furniture, clothing, bottles, food scraps, newspapers,
appliances, paint, and batteries. This comes from our homes,
schools, hospitals, and businesses.

15. Composition of india municipal waste generation

16. Composition of global municipal waste generation

21. MSW management

24. Transportation