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Chapter 21: Problem 1

List the major components of MSW.

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The major components of Municipal Solid Waste are Organic materials, Paper and cardboard, Plastics, Metals, Glass, Leather and textiles and Other waste.

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Identification of MSW

The term 'Municipal Solid Waste' refers to the various types of waste produced in urban areas, which includes waste from homes, businesses, schools, etc.
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Listing the components of MSW

The main components of Municipal Solid Waste are: Organic materials (which includes food waste, yard waste, and wood), Paper and cardboard, Plastics, Metals, Glass, Leather and textiles, and Other (which includes electronics, tires, and household hazardous wastes etc.)

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