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Physical characteristics based on wet basis (%)[8]
| Parameters | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Metal (ferrous) | 0.01 | 0.00-1.00 |
| Metal (nonferrous) | 0.13 | 0.00-0.04 |
| Earthware stone, etc. | 5.17 | 0.50-15.00 |
| Glass/ceramics | 0.57 | 0.00-2.10 |
| Fine earth | 24.15 | 19.92-25.72 |
| Paper/cardboard | 3.43 | 0.2-10.80 |
| Wooden matter | 0.09 | 0.00-0.30 |
| Rags | 3.95 | 0.10-9.80 |
| Rubber, leather | 1.31 | 0.00-4.00 |
| Plastics | 7.42 | 3.20-14.5 |
| Moisture content | 44.53 | 6.90-68.10 |
