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Table 7 Recycling ratios and transfer coefficients of the SWM systems

From: Material flow analysis and life cycle assessment of solid waste management in urban green areas, Thailand

 

Plastic

Glass

Paper

Aluminium/steel

Organic waste

Combustible waste

Reference

Considered scenarios

Recycling ratio 1 (%)

100

100

100

100

–

–

Personal communication with park service staff

S1, S4

Recycling ratio 2 (%)

67

43

47

60

–

–

[1]

S2, S3

Transfer coefficients

 Recycling residues (%)

25.5

0.0

11.0

16.5

–

–

[28]

S1-S4

 Compost production (%)

–

–

–

–

35

 

[35]

S2-S4

 Incineration residue (%)

–

–

–

–

 

17

[35]

S2-S4