Organic waste

Organic waste refers to any biodegradable waste that comes from plant or animal sources. This includes:

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• Food Waste: Leftovers, peels, spoiled food, and scraps from food preparation.

• Garden Waste: Grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other garden debris.

• Agricultural Waste: Crop residues, manure, and other materials from farming.

• Wood Waste: Sawdust, wood chips, and non-treated wood products.

• Paper Waste: Paper products that can biodegrade, excluding those contaminated with non-organic substances.

Organic waste is particularly significant in waste management because it can be composted to create nutrient-rich soil amendments, used to generate biogas through anaerobic digestion, or processed in other ways to reduce its impact on landfills and the environment. Proper management of organic waste can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, which is produced when organic matter decomposes anaerobically in landfills.