Concept information

waste > municipal waste
waste > type of waste > municipal waste
waste > type of waste > degradable waste > municipal waste
waste > type of waste > food waste > municipal waste
waste > type of waste > non-hazardous waste > municipal waste

Preferred term

municipal waste  

Definition

  • Municipal waste is mainly produced by households, though similar wastes from sources such as commerce, offices and public institutions are included. The amount of municipal waste generated consists of waste collected by or on behalf of municipal authorities and disposed of through the waste management system.

URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5437

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