The solid-waste composition and the quantity of solid waste generated from two cities located in the developing world are shown in Table Q1b as follows: Table Q1b. The solid-waste composition and the quantity of solid waste generated from two cities. Component City 1 City 2 Food waste (%) 47.0 65.0 Paper and cardboard (%) 6.5 7.5 Ash (%) 39.0 10.0 Other (%) 7.5 17.5 Waste generation rate (kg/person-day) 0.40 0.350

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The solid-waste composition and the quantity of solid waste generated from two cities located in the developing world are shown in Table Q1b as follows:

Table Q1b. The solid-waste composition and the quantity of solid waste generated from two cities.

Component City 1 City 2
Food waste (%) 47.0 65.0
Paper and cardboard (%) 6.5 7.5
Ash (%) 39.0 10.0
Other (%) 7.5 17.5
Waste generation rate
(kg/person-day)
0.40 0.350
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