| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| LIM | Loose Incinerator Metals |
| LLDPE | Linear Low Density Polyethylene e.g. plastic wrap and stretch wrap |
| LOLER | Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 |
| LOW | List of Wastes |
| LPSA | Local Public Service Agreement |
| LTCS | Landfill Tax Credit Scheme |
| LWaRB | London Waste and Recycling Board |
| LWDPE | Liquid Waste Disposal Programs/Engineering |
| LWRA | London Waste Regulation Authority (United Kingdom) |
| MBI | Mass Burn Incineration |
| MCA | Municipal Collection Authority |
| MCDA | Multi Criteria Decision Analysis |
| MCERTS | Monitoring Certification Scheme |
| MDC | Metropolitan District Council |
| MDR | Mixed Dry Recyclables |
| MHSWR | Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations |
| MHT | Mechanical Heat Treatment |
| MMRCV | Multi-Modal Refuse Collection Vehicle |
| MMWAC | Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation (Auburn, ME; waste disposal) |
| MREC | Materials Recovery and Energy Centre |