Wastetoenergy (MSW) in depth
WEBMSW is a mixture of energyrich materials such as paper, plastics, yard waste, and products made from wood. For every 100 pounds of MSW in the United States, about 85 pounds can be burned as fuel to generate electricity. Wastetoenergy plants reduce 2,000 pounds of garbage to ash that weighs between 300 pounds and 600 pounds, and .