Types of waste (msw)

Degradation periods [years]

Comments

Household bio-degradable wastes

01 ¸ 07

Within arid areas degradation is slower; in wetlands degradation is faster. The newspaper paper is degrading more slowly. Office paper degrades more quickly.

Non-household in wastes (msw)

10 ¸ 13

In arid areas degradation is slower; in wetlands degradation is faster

Industrial waste similar to household waste

20 ¸ 30

In arid areas degradation is slower; in wetlands degradation is faster

Waste paper and cardboard

11 ¸ 23

In arid areas degradation is slower; in wetlands degradation is faster. The newspaper paper is degrading more slowly. Office paper degrades more quickly.

Garden and park waste

02 ¸ 15

In arid areas degradation is slower; in wetlands degradation is faster

Waste wood and straw

01 ¸ 30

In arid areas degradation is slower; in wetlands degradation is faster