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9. "Remainder/Composite Glass" means glass that cannot be put in any other type ortype. It includes flat (pane) glass as well as items made mostly of glass but combinedwith other materials. This type includes window glass, Pyrex, Corning ware, crystal andother glass tableware, mirrors, light bulbs, and auto windshields.METAL10. "Tin/Steel Containers" means rigid containers made mainly of steel. Theseitems will stick to a magnet and may be tin-coated. This type is used to store beveragesand food. This type includes beverage containers including bimetal containers with steelsides and aluminum ends.11. "Aluminum Containers" means any beverage/food container made mainly ofaluminum. This type includes aluminum soda, beer and food containers. This type doesnot include bi-metal containers with steel sides and aluminum ends.12. "Other Ferrous Metal" means any other ferrous metal items not mentioned above.13. "Other Non-Ferrous Metal" means any other non-ferrous metal items not mentionedabove.14. "Major Appliances" means discarded major appliances of any colour. These itemsare often enamel-coated. Examples: This type includes washing machines, clothes dryers,hot water heaters, stoves, and refrigerators. This type does not include electronics, suchas televisions and stereos.PLASTICS15. Clear PET Bottles/Containers" means clear PETE (polyethylenetrephthelate) beverage/food containers. When marked for identification, it bears thenumber "1" in the center of the triangular recycling symbol and may also bear the letters"PETE" or "PET". A PETE container usually has a small dot left from the manufacturingprocess, not a seam. It does not turn white when bent. This type includes juice, soft drinkand water bottles and some liquor bottles.16. Green PET Bottles/Containers – means green PETE (polyethylenetrephthelate) beverage/food containers. (see above for details).17. Amber PET Bottles/Containers – means amber PETE (polyethylenetrephthelate) beverage/food containers. (see above for details).18. "HDPE Containers" means natural and coloured HDPE (high-density polyethylene)containers. This plastic is usually either cloudy white, allowing light to pass through it(natural) or a solid colour, preventing light from passing through it (coloured). Whenmarked for identification, it bears the number "2" in the triangular recycling symbol. ThisMunicipal solid waste composition analysis study – Juba, South Sudan 24
type includes milk jugs, water jugs, detergent bottles, some hair-care bottles, emptymotor oil, empty antifreeze, and other empty vehicle and equipment fluid containers.19. "Film Plastic" means flexible plastic sheeting. It is made from a variety of plasticresins including high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and low-density polyethylene(LDPE). It can be easily contoured around an object by hand pressure. This type includesplastic garbage bags, agricultural film, food bags, dry cleaning bags, grocery store bags,packaging wrap, and food wrap. This type does not include rigid bubble packaging.20. "Other Plastic Items" means plastic items not mentioned above. This includescontainers made of types of plastic other than HDPE (high-density polyethylene) orPETE (polyethylene terephthelate). Items may be made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride),LDPE (low-density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PS (polystyrene), or mixed resins.When marked for identification, these items may bear the number "3", "4", "5", "6", or"7" in the triangular recycling symbol. This type includes food containers such as bottlesfor salad dressings and vegetable oils, flexible and brittle yogurt cups, syrup bottles,margarine tubs and microwave food trays. This type also includes some shampoocontainers and vitamin bottles, plastic outdoor furniture, plastic toys and sporting goods,and plastic housewares, such as mop buckets, dishes, cups, and cutlery. It also includesbuilding materials such as house siding, window sashes and frames, housings forelectronics such as computers, televisions and stereos, and plastic pipes and fittings.TEXTILES21. "Textiles" means items made of thread, yarn, fabric, or cloth. This type includesclothes, fabric trimmings, draperies, carpets, carpet padding and all natural and syntheticcloth fibers. This type does not include cloth-covered furniture, mattresses, leather shoes,leather bags, or leather belts.ORGANICS22. "Food Waste" means food material resulting from the processing, storage,preparation, cooking, handling, or consumption of food. This type includes material fromindustrial, commercial, or residential sources. This type includes discarded meat scraps,dairy products, eggshells, fruit or vegetable peels, and other food items from homes,stores, and restaurants. This type includes processed residues or material from canneries,distilleries, breweries, or other industrial sources.23. "Garden Waste" means non-food organic materials resulting from propertylandscaping and maintenance. This type includes leaves, trees, grass cuttings.24. "Agricultural Waste" means food organic materials resulting from agriculturalharvesting and vegetable. This type includes pruning, shrubs, branches, stumps, treetrunks.25. "Abattoir waste" means non-food organic materials resulting from propertyMunicipal solid waste composition analysis study – Juba, South Sudan 25
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