### Question
How does the law define municipal solid waste?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16501*, **municipal solid waste** is defined as:

> given the term "solid waste" in section 6903 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XIV-ETHANOL AND MOTOR FUELS**

