Classifying Waste: Understanding the Different Types of Wastes and Their Properties

The video tutorial discusses various methods of waste classification, including by form (solid, liquid, gaseous), moisture content (wet, dry), impact on health and environment (hazardous, non-hazardous), and biodegradability (biodegradable, non-biodegradable). It also introduces e-waste as a special category for electronic products nearing the end of their useful lives. The session concludes with a preview of future waste management topics.

Which of the following is an example of solid waste?

• Liquid chemical effluents

• Construction debris

• Wastewater from homes

• Poisonous gases from industries

What type of waste is characterized by its potential to be toxic and harmful to humans and the environment?

• Hazardous waste

• Biodegradable waste

• E-waste

• Non-hazardous waste

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste?

• Reactive

• Easily biodegradable

• Explosive

• Corrosive

Which type of waste can be broken down by microorganisms over time?

• Non-biodegradable waste

• E-waste

• Hazardous waste

• Biodegradable waste

What is e-waste?

• Waste that is easily broken down by microorganisms

• Electronic products nearing the end of their useful lives

• Waste that poses no harm to the environment

• Liquid waste from industries