Business waste

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Business waste is waste generated through commercial business operations,^[1] such as retail shops, places of entertainment, or administration. Business waste is defined in contrast to household waste, but may be disposed of via municipal waste management.^[2]

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↑ Lin, Tai-Yu; Chiu, Yung-Ho; Lin, Yi-Nuo; Chang, Tzu-Han (October 2023). "Profit-seeking enterprise production and business waste treatment efficiency in Taiwan". Environment, Development and Sustainability. 25 (10): 10661–10683. doi:10.1007/s10668-022-02499-w.
↑ "Environmental Protection Act - Advice for Businesses" (PDF). Harborough District Council. Retrieved 17 February 2025.

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