Domestic refuse is a principal contribution of plastic to solid waste. The percentage of its use is rapidly increasing, hence the health implications are also of growing concern. As more plastic materials- containers and industrial components come into use, pressure on their reclamation grows.

The source of plastic materials could be any of the following: Bags, wrappers, records, dishes, pens, appliance cases, brushes and combs, luggage, rain gear, apparel, shoes, floor covering, packaging etc.

Indiscriminate and increasing use of polybags not only chokes drains and wraps the soil, they also emit chemical fumes and are breeding grounds for mosquitoes.