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Municipal Solid Waste or MSW are a combined conversion of our daily mixed rejects into waste. accordingly, MSW in its mixed form are dangerous due to many known reasons, which are a pure man made creation of a serious problem.
Since the start of its journey from our home and establishments, there is only one byproduct of it, which is "Pollution". Finally, Journey of MSW ends at Landfill site, and in many cases near some river bed / water bodies, or at some local open areas, at Landfill or anywhere, putrefaction of MSW starts and during this process, methane and other harmful gasses released into atmosphere, leachates pollutes water bodies, and the degraded dust from upper layer contributes to increase the polluting particles into atmosphere.
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Compare municipal solid waste and manufacturing solid waste?
municipal solid waste is where the waste from households and businesses is produced
What is the greatest component of municipal solid waste?
paper
In 2013 paper made up percent of our municipal solid waste.?
In 2013, paper made up around 25% of municipal solid waste in the United States.
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 the scientific name for solid waste?
The scientific name for solid waste is "municipal solid waste" (MSW), which refers to everyday items we use and then discard. This waste includes items like packaging, food scraps, and old furniture.
What is the trash that is produced in your home and school is called?
Municipal Solid Waste
What is calorific value of municipal solid waste?
The calorific value of municipal solid waste can vary depending on its composition, but it typically ranges between 6 to 19 MJ/kg. This value is an important factor in determining the energy potential of the waste for incineration or conversion into useful energy.
In 2012 how much paper and paper board was municipal solid waste in the U.S?
In 2012, paper and paperboard accounted for approximately 28.2% of the municipal solid waste generated in the United States, totaling around 66 million tons. This made paper products one of the largest components of municipal solid waste during that year. Efforts to increase recycling and reduce paper consumption have been ongoing to manage this waste more effectively.
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%.
