Of the 250.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (trash) generated by Americans in 2011, 86.9 million tons (34.7%) of the waste was recycled. This 86.9 million tons marked the largest amount of trash ever recycled by Americans, a steep increase from the 5.6 million tons recycled in 1960.
Of the 250.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (trash) generated by Americans in 2011, 86.9 million tons (34.7%) of the waste was recycled. This 86.9 million tons marked the largest amount of trash ever recycled by Americans, a steep increase from the 5.6 million tons recycled in 1960.