Wednesday, March 14, 2012

State waste composition study opens way to diversion opportunities

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

A statewide analysis of solid waste data in Pennsylvania emphasized the importance of increasing recovery of organics. Prepared by R.W. Beck & Company, waste composition analyses indicated the following: Organics - 43.6 percent; paper - 28.6 percent; plastic - 11.6; metal 7.2; glass- 2.2; and other - 6.9.

Based on data assembled for diversion opportunities, food waste was …

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