Agricultural wastes Wastes and residues resulting from diverse agricultural activities-such as the planting and harvesting of row, field, tree and vine crops, the production of milk; the production of animals for slaughter; and the operation of feedlots-are collectively called agricultural wastes. At present, the disposal of these wastes is not the responsibility of most municipal and county solid waste management agencies However. in many areas the disposal of animal manure has become a critical problem. especially from feedlots and dairies 13.3 Composition of Solid Wastes Composition is the term used to describe the individual components that make up a solid waste stream and their relative distribution usually based on percent by weight. Information on the composition of t in evaluati plans. For example, if the solid wastes generated at a commercial facility consist of only paper products, the use of special processing equipment, such as shredders and balers, may be appropriate Separate collection may also be considered if the city or collection agency is involved in a paper-products recycling program. The potential for significant changes in composition in the future is considered at the end of this chapter Composition of Msw The total solid wastes from a community are composed of the waste materials identified in Table 13-1 Typical data on the distribution of MSw are presented in Table 13-2. As noted in Table 13-2, the residential and commercial portion makes up about 50 to 75 percent of the total MSw generated in a community. The actual percentage distribution will depend on(1)the extent of the construction and demolition activities, (2) the extent of the municipal services provided, and(3)the types of water and wastewater treatment processes that are used. The wide variation in the special wastes category (3 to 12 percent)is due to the fact that in many communities yard wastes are collected separately. The percentage of construction and demolition wastes varies widely depending on the part of the country and the general health of the local, state, and national economy. The percentage of treatment, plant sludges will also vary widely depending on the extent and type of water and wastewater treatment Distribution of Individual waste Components Information and data on the physical composition of solid wastes are important in the selection and operation of equipment and facilities, in assessing the feasibility of resource and energy recovery and in the analysis and design of landfill disposal facilities). Published distribution data should be used cautiously because the effects of recycling activities and the use of kitchen food waste grinders are often not reflected in earlier data 13-513-5 Agricultural Wastes Wastes and residues resulting from diverse agricultural activities—such as the planting and harvesting of row, field, tree and vine crops; the production of milk; the production of animals for slaughter; and the operation of feedlots—are collectively called agricultural wastes. At present, the disposal of these wastes is not the responsibility of most municipal and county solid waste management agencies. However, in many areas the disposal of animal manure has become a critical problem, especially from feedlots and dairies. 13.3 Composition of Solid Wastes Composition is the term used to describe the individual components that make up a solid waste stream and their relative distribution, usually based on percent by weight. Information on the composition of solid wastes is important in evaluating equipment needs, systems, and management programs and plans. For example, if the solid wastes generated at a commercial facility consist of only paper products, the use of special processing equipment, such as shredders and balers, may be appropriate. Separate collection may also be considered if the city or collection agency is involved in a paper-products recycling program. The potential for significant changes in composition in the future is considered at the end of this chapter. Composition of MSW The total solid wastes from a community are composed of the waste materials identified in Table 13-1. Typical data on the distribution of MSW are presented in Table 13-2. As noted in Table 13-2, the residential and commercial portion makes up about 50 to 75 percent of the total MSW generated in a community. The actual percentage distribution will depend on (1) the extent of the construction and demolition activities, (2) the extent of the municipal services provided, and (3) the types of water and wastewater treatment processes that are used. The wide variation in the special wastes category (3 to 12 percent) is due to the fact that in many communities yard wastes are collected separately. The percentage of construction and demolition wastes varies widely depending on the part of the country and the general health of the local, state, and national economy. The percentage of treatment, plant sludges will also vary widely depending on the extent and type of water and wastewater treatment provided. Distribution of Individual Waste Components Information and data on the physical composition of solid wastes are important in the selection and operation of equipment and facilities , in assessing the feasibility of resource and energy recovery , and in the analysis and design of landfill disposal facilities). Published distribution data should be used cautiously because the effects of recycling activities and the use of kitchen food waste grinders are often not reflected in earlier data