Waste

Waste and wastes are unwanted or unusable materials. Waste is any substance which is discarded after primary use, or it is worthless, defective and of no use.

The term is often subjective (because waste to one person is not necessarily waste to another) and sometimes objectively inaccurate (for example, to send scrap metals to a landfill is to inaccurately classify them as waste, because they are recyclable). Examples include municipal solid waste (household trash/refuse), hazardous waste, wastewater (such as sewage, which contains bodily wastes (feces and urine) and surface runoff), radioactive waste, and others.

Definitions

United Nations Environment Program

According to the Basel Convention,

United Nations Statistics Division, Glossary of Environment Statistics

European Union

Under the Waste Framework Directive, the European Union defines waste as "an object the holder discards, intends to discard or is required to discard."

Types

There are many waste types defined by modern systems of waste management, notably including:

Latest News for: Waste plumbing

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'Anti-flush' toilet company offers water-free solution at Cop28

The National 02 Dec 2023
Everything starts with the toilet,” he added, referring to the difficulty developing countries face trying to provide and pay for toilet facilities, in terms of installation, plumbing and waste disposal ... That location, he said, is a good example of where conventional toilets' plumbing and waste disposal systems could cause major problems....
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Ask the Builder: Troubleshooting and unclogging drains in your home

The Spokesman-Review 25 Nov 2023
I was attracted to plumbing because it’s a fascinating three-dimensional puzzle of interconnected drain, waste and vent pipes ... You need one of these to obtain a plumbing permit ... Drain pipes in older homes were designed decades ago with the assumption that toilets would send 3.5 gallons of water into the system to transport the waste ... Go here....
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Don't put these foods in the garbage disposal after your Thanksgiving meal

Fox31 Denver 23 Nov 2023
Just last month, Prime Plumbing in Baltimore, Maryland, posted a viral video on TikTok listing common foods people should never put in that part of the kitchen sink ... If you're wondering why these foods are big no-nos, Consumer Reports explained that garbage disposals can't handle all types of waste....
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Thanksgiving foods can wreck your plumbing system. Here’s how to prevent it.

Usatoday 22 Nov 2023
If not disposed of properly, however, they can wreak havoc on homeowners' plumbing and the nearby sewer system ... Depending where the backups are located within the pipes, Citizens said the blockages can require costly and lengthy repairs.Why are there plumbing issues around the holidays? ... How do you repair plumbing issues?....
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Don't Clog the Pipes this Thanksgiving

San Saba News 22 Nov 2023
When it comes to disposing of food waste, many of us have developed the habit of simply rinsing it down the kitchen sink. However, food items can cause serious problems in our plumbing system, leading to clogs, blockages, and even damage ... Proper disposal of food waste is essential for maintaining a healthy plumbing system....
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6 proven tips to keep your pipes clear this Thanksgiving

Williston Observer 21 Nov 2023
However, many households face plumbing issues the day after this joyous meal ... However, running the garbage disposal as you put food down the drain lessens the burden on your plumbing system because it can efficiently break down waste into smaller particles that are less likely to create a pipe blockage....
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Avoid Thanksgiving plumbing emergencies with these tips from Columbia plumbers

Columbia Daily Tribune 21 Nov 2023
Those planning for a crowd at Thanksgiving may also want to give some thought about how that additional burden could affect the plumbing system to avoid plumbing emergencies. Don't shove a lot of food waste down the sink ... Brian Wear with Brian Wear Plumbing, and Adam Davis with Adam's Plumbing, talked about their experiences....
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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Plumbing Valve Device (NJD-2564)

Victoria Advocate 14 Nov 2023
14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved plumbing valve device to prevent sewer backups and clogged lines," said an inventor, from�Seacaucus, N.J., "so I invented the SMART VALUE ... The invention provides an electronic and mechanical plumbing valve for main waste line installation....

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