Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  plate(Noun) A dish from which food is served or eaten. I filled my plate from the bountiful table. 2  plate(Noun) The contents of such a dish. I ate a plate of beans. 3  plate(Noun) A course at a meal. The meat plate was particularly tasty. 4  plate(Noun) A flat metallic object of uniform thickness.
What is Household Hazardous Waste? Household Hazardous Waste, or HHW, is any chemical or product that can cause serious illness or pose an environmental or health threat if improperly stored, transported, or disposed of. When hazardous waste is disposed of in the trash, down the drain, or on the ground, our water and soils can be contaminated or trash collectors can be harmed. Most products labeled dangerous, flammable, poison, combustible and corrosive are considered hazardous waste.
Household Leak Detection and Mitigation Introduction. Leaks from pipes, plumbing fixtures and fittings are a significant source of water waste for water utilities and the residential customer. Research has shown that the typical home loses 2,000 to 20,000 gallons (7.6 m3 to 76 m3) of water per year due to leaks.