Which component of solid waste will not burn in an incineration facility? A. yard trimmings B. paper/paperboard C. food waste D. glass

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Question
Which component of solid waste will not
burn in an incineration facility?
A. yard trimmings
B. paper/paperboard
C. food waste
D. glass
Answer

D. Glass

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Glass will not burn in an incineration facility because it is non-combustible. When subjected to high temperatures in an incinerator, glass will not undergo combustion and will remain intact. Instead, it will melt due to the heat, but it will not be consumed by the incineration process.
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