Municipal waste

CPC v2.1 Code: 39910

About municipal waste

cpc code 39910 covers the industry of municipal waste management, which is a critical component of modern urban infrastructure. This industry is responsible for the collection, transportation, and disposal or recycling of household and commercial waste generated within a municipality. It plays a vital role in maintaining public health, environmental sustainability, and the overall cleanliness of urban areas.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the municipal waste industry involve a combination of collection, transportation, and disposal or recycling methods. Waste is typically collected from households and businesses using specialized trucks, then transported to centralized facilities for further processing. At these facilities, waste may be sorted, compacted, and either landfilled, incinerated, or recycled, depending on the specific waste management strategies employed by the municipality.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the municipal waste industry include collection vehicles, such as garbage trucks, as well as fuel for these vehicles. Additionally, waste management facilities require land, equipment for sorting and processing waste, and in some cases, energy sources for incineration or other disposal methods. The industry also relies on a workforce of waste collectors, drivers, and facility operators to carry out the necessary tasks.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the municipal waste industry are the disposal or recycling of the collected waste. This includes 39920 Waste treatment and disposal, 39930 Materials recovery, and 39940 Remediation activities and other waste management services. The industry also generates employment and contributes to the overall cleanliness and sanitation of urban areas, which can have positive impacts on public health and the local economy.

Family tree for municipal waste

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39'>39: Wastes or scraps</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/399'>399: Other wastes and scraps</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3991'>3991: Municipal waste</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39910'>39910: Municipal waste</a>"]

    
    

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