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Waste Materials (Recyclables) - Typical Weights
Loose Versus Compacted / Baled
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Typical Weights – Approx. |
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Type of Material |
Loose
(Pounds per Cubic
Yard) |
Compacted / Baled
(Pounds per Cubic
Yard) |
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Cardboard /
Corrugated |
50 - 100 |
600 – 1,100 |
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PET
(Soda Bottles, Food Packaging etc) |
30 - 40 |
400 - 600 |
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HPDE
(Milk jugs, Detergent Containers etc) |
22 - 25 |
400 - 500 |
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Aluminum Cans |
50 - 75 |
250 - 500 |
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Steel Cans |
150 - 175 |
700 – 1,000 |
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Paper |
250 - 500 |
1,000 – 1,200 |
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Newspaper |
350 – 500 |
750 – 1,000 |
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Glass |
500 – 700 |
1,500 – 2,200 |
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