### Question
How is the term commercial and retail waste defined?


### Answer
The term **commercial and retail waste** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 10908* as the following:

> material discarded by stores, offices, restaurants, warehouses, nonmanufacturing activities at industrial facilities, and other similar establishments or facilities

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 10908*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART A-RAIL > CHAPTER 109-LICENSING**

