The composition of MSW in China is as follows: the
moisture content is high, normally above 30%–50%; the
organic materials and packaging content is high, more than
50% on a dry-weight basis; the ash and dust content is
10%–20% on a dry-weight basis. The proportion of recovered
material has not increased noticeably. In 2002, the
amount of MSW disposed of was 74.04 million tons, of
which 89.30% was landfilled, 3.72% was incinerated, and
6.98% was composted. There are currently 651 disposal
facilities for MSW in China, including 528 landfill sites, 78
composting plants, and 45 incineration plants.