Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a term commonly used to refer to the garbage generated from households, institutions, and businesses. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of MSW to describe the same type of waste. Some of these synonyms include household waste, domestic waste, urban waste, residential waste, and civic waste. Other phrases that can be used include post-consumer waste, community waste, and non-hazardous waste. These terms are often used interchangeably and may differ depending on the location and the way waste management services are structured. Despite the different terminologies, the meaning and implication of the waste are the same.