Answer to Rework of Example Problem

The generated waste composition for this scenario should be:
Component Generated Waste Composition (% by wt.)
Food Waste 10.2
Paper 36.1
Cardboard 6.6
Plastic 6.6
Textile 1.5
Rubber 0.4
Leather 0.4
Yard Waste 15.8
Wood 1.5
Glass 9.7
Tin 5.4
Aluminum 0.6
Other Metals 2.9
Dirt, Ash, etc. 2.3


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