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US EPA Reports 292.4 Million Tons of Waste Generated in 2018
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been monitoring waste generation and management for over 35 years. This data is crucial for evaluating materials management programs nationwide and understanding the waste stream. As of 2018, the country produced 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW), with a recycling and composting rate of 32.1…