Which of the following is a component of the municipal solid waste stream?
A)Low-level radioactive waste,such as medical syringes
B)Scrap steel from an automobile manufacturing plant
C)Household and restaurant food waste
D)Feces

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Municipal solid waste refers to the garbage collected from households, businesses, and institutions in a community. Food waste from households and restaurants is a major component of municipal solid waste. Choice A refers to a different type of waste (radioactive), while choice B refers to industrial waste. Feces (choice D) are a type of organic waste that is often treated separately from municipal solid waste.

Which of the Following Is a Component of the Municipal