Facts and Figures about Materials, Waste and Recycling

Infographic about Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in the United States in 2017

This infographic explains how much MSW is generated in the United States and what happens to it. The information in this infographic is based on EPA's Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and Figures 2017 Fact Sheet.

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