... at a time and it is covered nightly. Nightly covers help to reduce odor and pest problems. WHAT DO WE PUT IN LANDFILLS "Although different studies have produced different findings, most data suggests that about 40 percent of materials entering landfills are paper products, 20 percent yard waste, 9 percent metals, 9 percent food, 8 percent glass, and 7 percent plastic" (1). As organic wastes decompose they ... types of recycling. DIFFERENT TYPES OF WASTE Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) - Includes non-hazardous waste generated in households, commercial and business establishments, institution...

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