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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9607*, **municipal solid waste** is defined as:

> waste material—


(i) generated by a household (including a single or multifamily residence)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9607*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION**

