Solid waste refers to any type of discarded garbage, excluding wastes such as sewage, irrigation flow, certain hazardous materials, etc. Solid waste pollution is common in urban areas and is dangerous to human health.

• Solid waste pollution may cause diseases such as dysentery, cholera, jaundice, salmonellosis, etc.
• The storing of solid waste in landfills and burning of solid waste leads to secondary pollutant problems, including the release of toxins into the air and water (greatly impacts nearby neighborhoods)
• Improper solid waste management has been linked to the development of cancer, respiratory diseases, and even nervous system damage