 This paper reviews the scientific literature on microwave pyrolysis, which uses microwaves to rapidly heat organic material and convert it into usable fuel. Microwave pyrolysis has several advantages over traditional thermal pyrolysis, including faster heating times and higher production rates. Additionally, microwave pyrolysis produces pyrolytic products that are suitable for further processing and reuse. However, there is still much research to be done before microwave pyrolysis can become a commercially viable method of waste management. This article was authored by Howard A. Chase and Susha Ran Lam.