Waste management Waste is the product at the end of its lifecycle. The continual production of waste
consumes resources and energy. Waste landfills are among the most significant emitters
of methane and, when burned, waste is also responsible for carbon emissions. Waste
disposal places a heavy load on urban infrastructure and requires land and energy
consumption for the construction and operation of waste disposal infrastructure. Waste
can also amplify negative local climate impacts, e.g. by blocking drainage and causing
flooding.