Figures & data
Table 1. Quantities of MSW harmlessly treated from 2005 to 2014 in Changsha.
Table 2. Recommended separation methods based on disposal approach.
Table 3. Separation methods commonly used in China.
Table 4. Data record sheet of the four-category separation method.
Table 5. Physical composition of solid waste in selected sampling sites (%) in 2015.
Table 6. Socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents.
Figure 1. Residents’ attitudes toward participation in source separation.
Figure 2. Correct/incorrect identification of the symbols for certain types of waste.
Figure 3. Significance differences related to indicators of source separation.
Figure 4. Respondents’ inclination toward separation methods in households.
Table 7. Accuracy rate and miscellany rate of various separation methods in experimental sites.
Figure 5. Synthetical accuracy rate and miscellany rate of separation methods.
