THE COMPOSITION OF MSW or MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE

Municipal solid waste (MSW) is commonly known as trash or garbage. It comprises everyday items, such as product packaging, grass clippings, furniture, clothing, bottles, food scraps, newspapers, appliances, paint, batteries, and other consumer-related product forms. The composition of MSW depends on a number of factors such as the lifestyles of the population, their relative standards of living, general consumer patterns, and the level of technological advancement of a particular country.