Plastic found in municipal waste is an example of solid [[1]] waste.

Plastic found in municipal waste is an example of solid non-biodegradable waste. 

The waste that the municipal corporation collects from households, hospitals, shops, etc. is termed municipal solid waste.

Non-biodegradable wastes are those wastes that cannot be degraded by natural agents like microorganisms. They linger in the environment and cause pollution.

Plastic is an example of non-biodegradable waste. Since it takes many years to degrade plastic, it becomes a source of environmental hazard and causes pollution of soil and water.