This dataset represents the waste treatment activity of 'municipal solid waste' in sanitary landfills. It is recommended for use with average municipal/public waste mixtures. It is not suitable for representing any single specific waste type, such as plastics, paper, or cardboard. The composition of municipal solid waste in Tianjin are as follows: kitchen waste 56.9%, paper 15.3%, rubber 16.9%, textiles (fibers) 3.9%, wood and bamboo 1.6%, ash and soil 0%, bricks, tiles and ceramics 2.9%, glass 1.6%, metals 0.7%, others 0%. Moisture content is 55%, and higher heating value is 7021. 52 kJ/kg, lower heating value 5046.26 kJ/kg. The carbon fraction in the initial waste, i.e., biogenic, is 60.4%. Proportions of non-oxidized and substantially recyclable metals in the waste (excluding very small or very thin components): iron: 60.03%; aluminum: 17.81%; copper: 72.83%. Overall degradation rate of waste over 100 years: 18.73%. Degradability of waste components: paper: 27%; mixed cardboard: 32. 4%; plastic: 1%; laminates: 18%; laminated packaging, such as beverage cartons: 18%; composite products, such as disposable diapers: 18%; glass: 0%; textiles: 12%; minerals: 0%; natural products: 27%; compostable materials: 27%; inert metals: 10%; volatile metals: 0%; batteries: 0%; electronics: 0%; landfill gas capture and utilization generate 1.86E-04 kWh of electricity and 6.71E-01 MJ of useful heat.