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In 2012 how much paper and paper board was municipal solid waste in the U.S?
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What is the greatest component of municipal solid waste?
paper
Compare municipal solid waste and manufacturing solid waste?
municipal solid waste is where the waste from households and businesses is produced
The top four components of municipal solid waste that are buried in US landfills listed from highest to lowest is what?
Paper, yard waste, food waste, and plastics.
Which type of material makes up the largest chunk of municipal solid waste?
In 2009, paper made up the largest portion, 28.2% of the United States' municipal solid waste. It was followed by food scraps: 14.1%, and yard trimmings: 13.7%.
Where does most of the municipal solid waste in the US come from?
Most municipal solid waste is disposed in the United States by being placed in landfills. Landfills accommodate most everything one can think of. Cars even have their own grave yard at scrap yards.
Is municipal solid waste buried underground in incinerators?
maybe
Is the quantity of total solid waste per person greater than the quantity of municipal solid waste?
Yes. :D
Three types of solid waste?
Solid waste can be classified into different types depending on their source:a) Household waste is generally classified as municipal waste, b) Industrial waste as hazardous waste, and c) Biomedical waste or hospital waste as infectious waste.
What is a type of landfill that holds municipal solid waste?
A sanitary landfill
What is nonhazardous waste?
Nonhazardous wastes are municipal and household wastes, street sweepings, constructions and demolition wastes etc. Some of these materials form the recyclable components of municipal solid wastes. They include plastic, paper, metal, glass etc.
What is the trash that is produced in your home and school is called?
Municipal Solid Waste
What is organic waste?
Biodegradable waste is a type of waste, typically originating from plant or animal sources, which may be broken down by other living organisms. Waste that cannot be broken down by other living organisms may be called non-biodegradable. Biodegradable waste can be commonly found in municipal solid waste (sometimes called biodegradable municipal waste, or BMW) as green waste, food waste, paper waste, and biodegradable plastics. Other biodegradable wastes include human waste, manure, sewage and slaughterhouse waste.
