| Main Title |
Analysis of Solid Waste Composition. Statistical Technique to Determine Sample Size. |
| Author |
Carrut, Dennis E. ;
Kle, Albert J. ;
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| CORP Author |
Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Cincinnati, Ohio. |
| Year Published |
1969 |
| Report Number |
BSWM-SW-19ts; |
| Stock Number |
PB-216 584 |
| Additional Subjects |
( Waste disposal ;
Samples) ;
Sampling ;
Statistical analysis ;
Solid waste disposal
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-216 584 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
28p |
| Abstract |
The work analyzes data obtained after separating and weighing solid waste and presents a statistical technique to determine the minimum weight and number of samples needed to realistically and reliably estimate the characteristics of a given quantity of solid waste. Samples of solid waste of varying weights were taken and separated into nine components; each component was weighed, and the data were then statistically evaluated. It was determined that there is no significant variance among sample weight groups. The study recommends that 12, relatively small (200-lb) samples will validly reflect the composition of a given supply of solid waste. (Author) |
