Physical Properties of Municipal Solid Waste
This text discusses the physical properties of municipal solid waste (MSW). It provides a range of values for the weight, volume, and density of MSW, as well as the mass percent, moisture percent, and density of the common components of MSW.
Here are some of the key points from the text:
- The range of weight for MSW on a per capita basis is 250-1000 grams.
- The range of volume for MSW on a per capita basis is 0.5-1.0 liters.
- The range of density for MSW on a per capita basis is 100-600 kg/m^3.
- The mass percent, moisture percent, and density of the common components of MSW are shown in Table 5.
For more information, please see the following table:
| Item/Component | Mass Percent | Moisture Percent | Density kg/m^3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food wastes | 6-26 | 50-80 | 120-480 |
| Paper | 15-45 | 4-10 | 30-130 |
| Cardboard | 3-15 | 4-8 | 30-80 |
| Plastics | 2-8 | 1-4 | 30-130 |
| Textiles | 0-4 | 6-15 | 30-100 |
| Rubber | 0-2 | 14 | 90-200 |
| Leather | 0-2 | 8-12 | 90-260 |