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Waste Composition
Alberta’s waste comes from three areas:
- industrial/commercial/institutional
- residential
- construction/renovation/demolition
There are a number of factors that affect the waste reduction
options that might be used.
Composition - materials that are found in papaer, pop cans,
tires, electronic products and oil make for effective recycling
programs
Volume - materials that make up a large portion of the
waste sent to landfill, such as paper, cardboard and organics Hazard - materials that are a small percentage of the waste
stream but can be harmful to the environment if disposed
of
improperly
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