In 2011, Americans generated 250 million tons of municipal solid waste. Paper and paperboard accounted for 28% of this waste, while food waste comprised 14.5%. The third largest source of waste generation was yard trimmings, making up 13.5% of American trash.
In 2011, Americans generated 250 million tons of municipal solid waste. Paper and paperboard accounted for 28% of this waste, while food waste comprised 14.5%. The third largest source of waste generation was yard trimmings, making up 13.5% of American trash.