Solid Waste
/ˈsɒlɪd weɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) Non-liquid waste materials originating from residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial sources, subject to regulation under environmental law.
The city enacted new regulations to manage the disposal of solid waste efficiently.
Forms
- solid waste
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'solid waste' is often distinguished from hazardous or liquid wastes to clarify regulatory scope.
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