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Weight of materials discarded in the U.S. municipal waste stream 1960-2014
Total weight of materials discarded in the U.S. municipal waste stream between 1960 and 2014 (in million tons)
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Dec 30, 2016
The statistic shows the total weight of materials discarded in the municipal waste stream in the United States between 1960 and 2014. Approximately 136 million tons of municipal solid waste materials were discarded in 2014.
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Dec 30, 2016
The statistic shows the total weight of materials discarded in the municipal waste stream in the United States between 1960 and 2014. Approximately 136 million tons of municipal solid waste materials were discarded in 2014.
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- December 2016
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- United States
- Survey time period
- 1960 to 2014
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According to the source, discards include combustion with energy recovery. Does not include construction and demolition debris, industrial process wastes, or certain other wastes. Discards after materials and compost recovery.
Figures were compiled from several editions of the report.
Figures were rounded.
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- United States
- Survey time period
- 1960 to 2014
- Supplementary notes
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According to the source, discards include combustion with energy recovery. Does not include construction and demolition debris, industrial process wastes, or certain other wastes. Discards after materials and compost recovery.
Figures were compiled from several editions of the report.
Figures were rounded.
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