Waste

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Waste is any material which is surplus to a manufacturing process, or a purchased item. Waste is an unwanted item and includes worn, broken or otherwise damaged goods.

Waste may also be used to indicate a non-productive activity.

Waste may also describe a person who is intoxicated. For example: "George was really wasted at the party last night, Dude "

Examples of waste are:-

  • paper or plastic packaging material
  • sawdust from cutting wood in manufacturing
  • chemicals used in electroplating
  • worn out appliances
  • worn out tires