Waste Generation by Material


by Steven Davies on Aug 21, 2013 | Views: 631 | Score: 0
Sources: epa.gov
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Steven Davies on Aug 21, 2013 11:44 AM said:

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.