CE 326 Principles of Environmental Engineering
Problem Set 6 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Problems
Date Due: Dec. 13, 2002
1.
Dr. S.K. Ong
The typical composition of the municipal solid waste generated in the US by weight is
shown in the Table below with typical moisture values. Calculate
(a) the composition of the waste, percent by weight with the moisture removed (i.e., dry
basis)
(b) the moisture content of the waste.
Component
Paper and Cardboard
Yard Waste
Food
Glass
Ferrous Metal
Nonferrous Metal
Plastics
Wood
Rubber and Leather
Textiles
Miscellaneous
Percent by weight
37.5
17.9
6.7
6.7
6.3
2.0
8.3
6.3
2.4
2.9
3.0
Typical Moisture Content (%)
6
60
70
2
3
2
2
20
2
10
8
2.
Answer Problem 8-3, Section 8-9 Discussion Questions, page 701
3.
Solve Problem 9-30, page 806, text book (note n = 1 m should be h = 1 m)
4.
Solve Problem 9-33, page 807, text book