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DATA ELEMENT WITH QUANTITATIVE VALUES

Identifier WCC_1
Short name Waste Comp. Cat. 1
Dataset H2020: Waste
Table MW coastal region
Reference URL http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/datasets/latest/Waste/tables/MW_coast_reg/elements/WCC_1
Name Waste Composition Category 1. - Paper, paperboard
Definition Fraction of waste collected per composition category 1. - Paper, paperboard

Municipal waste is composed of a mix of different materials. Usually, the composition of municipal waste is determined from the physical analysis of waste samples. The table asks for the percentages of the mass of the main material groups in mixed municipal waste. If only the composition of household waste is available, provide the information in Remarks.
Methodology for obtaining data Fraction of waste collected at the level of coastal regions per composition category 1. - Paper, paperboard
Datatype decimal
Maximum size 5
Decimal precision 2
Unit % w/w
Minimum inclusive value 0.00
Maximum inclusive value 100.00
Public or Internal Public attribute
Responsible