Question: 350 homes will be built in the development area. Consider that there are 8 individuals in each household and that this region will produce 0.8

350 homes will be built in the development area. Consider that there are 8 individuals in each household and that this region will produce 0.8 kilogram of waste (capita) -1 day-1 . Please justify the accurate calculation for each question.

ai) How much trash will the new development area produce?

ii) The per capita trash generation rate in this new area is expected to be 0.4 kilogram per person each day. How many 118 L containers would be required for each family if the MSW density in a standard waste container is 210 kg/m3 and the municipality only collects waste once per week?

iii) How many trucks are required to collect the waste once a week if the trucks carry an average of two loads each day at 50% capacity? Each of the trucks can carry 5.2 t (metric tons) and is in use five days a week.

iv) The local vendor may offer compactor vehicles of 13.7 m3 capacity that can compact the waste to a density of 618 kg/m3. How many clients can a truck handle before heading to the transfer station?

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