DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE ANALYSIS AND MINIMIZATION1010807DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE ANALYSIS AND MINIMIZATIONIntroductionIn the extremely competitive world of business and manufacturing, solid waste disposal is often overlooked. In many companies, few stakeholders are aware of the destinations of the generated wastes and associated costs. There are associated costs with excess raw materials, scrap parts, poor use of resources (including labor), and outdated materials. All of these contribute to a company’s solid waste stream, and must be addressed when calcu…