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A city produces 60 tonnes of solid waste per day. If the waste is compacted to a density of 600 kg/m3 in a landfill, what volume is needed per year (excluding cover)?
- 37 m3
- 100 m3
- 43,800 m3
- 36,500 m3
Answer
D. 36,500 m3
Solution
V = (60,000 kg/d × 365 d)/600 kg/m3 = 36,500 m³/year.
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