Solid waste management is one of the most pressing environmental problems that we face today. Our solid waste is rapidly filling up available disposal space, and in some areas causing a disposal crisis. One way to remedy this problem, and in the process conserve our natural resources, is to reduce, reuse, or recycle some of that solid waste. To do this information is needed on the composition of the solid waste stream in order to target waste reduction efforts and programs.
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