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Analysis of composition data for metals in household kerbside waste (Ball Packaging Europe)

Analysis of composition data for metals in household kerbside waste (Ball Packaging Europe)
 

This study assessed the arisings and capture of metals in kerbside wastes in England and the degree to which various factors affect arisings and capture.

The study included a review of data recently compiled for Defra’s Municipal Waste Composition: A Review of Municipal Waste Component Analyses project, which was subsequently followed by the analysis of 95 datasets. This allowed for an estimation to be made as to the national breakdown of metal subfractions in England kerbside waste and recycling.

Arisings of the main components were summarised in terms of kg per household per year; this revealed a clear socio-economic gradient where less affluent neighbourhoods were producing greater quantities of cans in both refuse and dry recycling. A similar gradient was found with regard to capture rates.

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