Table 2.
The amount and percentage of different components of the household-like waste produced in the dental clinics of Zabol.
| The type of waste produced | The amount of waste produced (kg/y) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon | 659.76 | 27.64 |
| Dental disposable tray | 457 | 19.14 |
| Paper and newspaper | 294.04 | 12.32 |
| Molding plaster | 178.61 | 7.48 |
| Mouth mask | 148.08 | 6.20 |
| Glass | 127.75 | 5.35 |
| Tea waste | 95.5 | 4.00 |
| Paper cup | 86.57 | 3.63 |
| Empty amalgam capsule | 73.68 | 3.09 |
| Metal | 64.68 | 2.71 |
| Hat and apron | 37.6 | 1.57 |
| Other | 164.08 | 6.87 |
| Total | 2387.35 | 100.00 |