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Abstract
The collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal of waste materials are all part of the complicated issue of waste management. The procedure by which these materials are produced by humans typically aims to reduce the negative effects that these materials may have on the environment, human health, or aesthetics. Different waste management strategies are employed by rural and urban areas, industrial and residential producers, and developed and developing nations.

Introduction
Among other things, waste management affects ecosystems, human health, and climate change. Local government representatives from 18 states have encouraged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to phase out the dumping of food waste in landfills by 2040 in an effort to reduce harmful emissions that contribute to climate change. In response to major recycling difficulties, the EPA released a National Recycling Strategy with the aim of developing a more robust and cost-effective municipal solid waste recycling system. Food and Garden Organic Waste Management in Australia: Co-Benefits for Regional Communities and Local Government. Sustainability, 15(13), 9901.}}

Classification of waste
Waste materials are usually categorized according to their origin, composition, and possibility for recycling, reuse, or disposal
 * Municipal waste comprises non-hazardous garbage generated by industry, domestic waste, commercial and institutional waste, and sludges.
 * Industrial waste
 * Waste that poses a serious harm to the environment or public health is classified as hazardous waste.
 * Waste that can be broken down by microorganisms into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass is referred to as biodegradable waste.
 * Materials such as glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics that can be recycled into new products after their initial use is over are considered recyclable trash.
 * Electronic waste, also referred to as E-Waste
 * Waste generated by healthcare facilities such as dental offices, clinics, research centres, hospitals, and veterinary clinics is referred to as medical or clinical waste
 * Waste generated during the construction, renovation, and demolition of roads, bridges, and buildings is referred to as construction and demolition waste.
 * Green Waste
 * Organic Waste
 * Toxic Waste

Contribution of waste to climate change
Waste processing and disposal have the potential to accelerate climate change by releasing a variety of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. The primary greenhouse gas produced by garbage is methane. As organic matter breaks down in landfills, it is released. Other garbage disposal processes also produce greenhouse gases (GHGs), although generally in the form of carbon dioxide, which is a less potent GHG. Even recycling waste produces some emissions, but these are mitigated by the fact that producing new raw materials requires consuming fewer fossil fuels

Methods of generating waste
The collection, sorting, treatment, recycling procedures, and disposal techniques are the main stages under which waste management techniques can be broken down into depth. This is a general summary of these approaches:
 * Waste Collection: This include gathering waste from residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
 * Sorting: Trash is separated into various streams following collection. Conveyor belts, paper air classifiers, magnets for metal, and infrared technology for some polymers are examples of mechanically or manually operated sorting lines.
 * Treatment: The waste treatment method employed will depend on the kind of garbage. Anaerobic digestion of organic waste or composting are two methods for producing biogas. Certain types of hazardous waste can undergo chemical treatment or encapsulation

Importance of Managing our waste

 * Minimization of Environmental Pollution
 * Natural resource conservation
 * Energy Savings
 * Economic Benefits
 * Health and Safety
 * Benefits for the Community

Trends in Waste Management
Globally, 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal garbage are produced annually, and, at the absolute least, thirty-three percent of that amount is not environmentally safe. Globally, the average daily quantity of rubbish created per person ranges from 0.11 to 4.54 kilograms. Despite making up only 16% of the world's population, high-income countries create more than 34%, or 683 million tonnes, of the garbage produced worldwide.

Conclusions
In conclusion, when choosing waste management strategies, one must consider the benefits and drawbacks for the economy, the environment, the state of the public health, community norms, resource recovery, scalability, sustainability objectives, and long-term strategic planning. Each of these factors has an impact on the decision-making process that ensures the most suitable, successful, and efficient waste management plan. References