Household Waste Composition (Approximate Percentages)
- Organic Waste: 40-50%
- Includes food scraps, yard waste, and other biodegradable materials.
- Recyclables: 25-35%
- Paper and Cardboard: 15-20%
- Plastics: 8-10%
- Glass: 4-6%
- Metals: 2-4%
- Non-recyclables: 10-20%
- Includes mixed materials and certain plastics that are not recyclable.
- Hazardous Waste: <1%
- Includes batteries, electronics, and household chemicals.
Industrial Waste Composition (Approximate Percentages)
- Solid Waste: 30-50%
- Scrap Metal: 15-20%
- Packaging Materials: 10-15%
- Production By-products: 5-10%
- Liquid Waste: 20-30%
- Wastewater: 15-25%
- Chemical By-products: 5-10%
- Hazardous Waste: 10-15%
- Includes toxic chemicals, industrial solvents, and heavy metals.
- Special Waste: 5-15%
- Construction Debris: 5-10%
- Electronic Waste: 2-5%
- Medical Waste: <1%
Breakdown by Industry Sector (Approximate Percentages)
- Manufacturing:
- Solid Waste: 40-50%
- Liquid Waste: 20-30%
- Hazardous Waste: 10-15%
- Special Waste: 5-10%
- Construction:
- Construction Debris: 50-60%
- Recyclables: 20-30%
- Hazardous Waste: 5-10%
- Non-recyclables: 5-10%
- Chemical Industry:
- Chemical By-products: 40-50%
- Solid Waste: 20-30%
- Hazardous Waste: 15-20%
- Liquid Waste: 10-15%
- Agriculture:
- Organic Waste: 50-60%
- Solid Waste: 20-30%
- Hazardous Waste: 5-10%
- Non-recyclables: 5-10%
Summary
- Household Waste is predominantly organic (40-50%) and recyclable materials (25-35%), with a small fraction of hazardous waste (<1%).
- Industrial Waste varies by sector but generally includes a significant proportion of solid waste (30-50%), liquid waste (20-30%), and hazardous waste (10-15%), along with special waste (5-15%).