General Solid Waste (GSW) refers to everyday commercial or industrial waste that poses no immediate risk to human health or the environment.
General Solid Waste (GSW) refers to everyday commercial or industrial waste that poses no immediate risk to human health or the environment. It typically includes materials like packaging, paper, food scraps, plastics, textiles, and wood—basically anything not classified as hazardous, liquid, or recyclable under stricter waste guidelines. GSW is further divided into putrescible (organic waste likely to decay, like food or garden waste) and non-putrescible (stable materials such as plastics and cardboard).