Waste bulk density is another important measure used to define the
number and capacity of waste storage and collection facilities required. Based
on waste density and the capacity of trucks, the amount of waste collected can
be measured in tons (weight). The high density measured reflects the less
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effectiveness of compaction vehicles for waste transportation. However, waste
density provides rough information of the characteristics of solid waste
produced. The parameter is affected by many factors such as seasonal
variation and the way that waste is put into containers.
In this report, 8 samples of waste fractions were measured for bulk density
of solid waste in order to verify the accuracy of data available. Samples were
collected at random from waste collection points at different location in Study
area. Each sample was divided into two piles of waste; the number reported
here is an average from each sampling point. Waste was put into the weigh box
to overflowing. Weigh the filled box and calculate the bulk density to three
significant figures.