The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word UREIDE
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The straight part
We know that "waste" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case waste = ureide.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UREIDE mean?
UREIDE noun- Any compound, of general formula R-CO-NH-CO-NH2 or R-CO-NH-CO-NH-CO-R', formally derived by the acylation of urea