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Just over 7lbs.
(The 14th annual "State of Garbage in America" survey documents the prodigious amounts of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated/produced by U.S. residents.)
In 2002, it was around six pounds (lbs)--from (low) under half a pound in Connecticut to (high) 16 pounds per day in Nevada.
Americans produce more solid waste pounds than any other nation--even China.
(Source, Waste Market News--Crain Communications)
What else can I help you with?
Compare municipal solid waste and manufacturing solid waste?
municipal solid waste is where the waste from households and businesses is produced
Three types of solid waste?
Solid waste can be classified into different types depending on their source:a) Household waste is generally classified as municipal waste, b) Industrial waste as hazardous waste, and c) Biomedical waste or hospital waste as infectious waste.
Is the quantity of total solid waste per person greater than the quantity of municipal solid waste?
Yes. :D
What is the greatest component of municipal solid waste?
paper
In 2013 paper made up percent of our municipal solid waste.?
In 2013, paper made up around 25% of municipal solid waste in the United States.
Is municipal solid waste buried underground in incinerators?
maybe
What is the scientific name for solid waste?
The scientific name for solid waste is "municipal solid waste" (MSW), which refers to everyday items we use and then discard. This waste includes items like packaging, food scraps, and old furniture.
What is a type of landfill that holds municipal solid waste?
A sanitary landfill
What is calorific value of municipal solid waste?
The calorific value of municipal solid waste can vary depending on its composition, but it typically ranges between 6 to 19 MJ/kg. This value is an important factor in determining the energy potential of the waste for incineration or conversion into useful energy.
In 2012 how much paper and paper board was municipal solid waste in the U.S?
In 2012, paper and paperboard accounted for approximately 28.2% of the municipal solid waste generated in the United States, totaling around 66 million tons. This made paper products one of the largest components of municipal solid waste during that year. Efforts to increase recycling and reduce paper consumption have been ongoing to manage this waste more effectively.
The top four components of municipal solid waste that are buried in US landfills listed from highest to lowest is what?
Paper, yard waste, food waste, and plastics.
What is the trash that is produced in your home and school is called?
Municipal Solid Waste
