The statistic represents the weight of metals discarded in the municipal waste stream in the United States between 1960 and 2014. In 1914, approximately 12.8 million tons of metal were discarded in the U.S.
Weight of metals discarded in the municipal waste stream in the U.S. between 1960 and 2014
(in 1,000 tons)
According to the source, discards equal discards after materials and compost recovery. Includes combustion with energy recovery. Does not include construction and demolition debris, industrial process wastes, or certain other wastes.
Figures were compiled from several editions of the report.
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Environmental Protection Agency. (December 30, 2016). Weight of metals discarded in the municipal waste stream in the U.S. between 1960 and 2014 (in 1,000 tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/185754/metals-discarded-in-us-municipal-waste-since-1960/
Environmental Protection Agency. "Weight of metals discarded in the municipal waste stream in the U.S. between 1960 and 2014 (in 1,000 tons)." Chart. December 30, 2016. Statista. Accessed December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/185754/metals-discarded-in-us-municipal-waste-since-1960/
Environmental Protection Agency. (2016). Weight of metals discarded in the municipal waste stream in the U.S. between 1960 and 2014 (in 1,000 tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/185754/metals-discarded-in-us-municipal-waste-since-1960/
Environmental Protection Agency. "Weight of Metals Discarded in The Municipal Waste Stream in The U.S. between 1960 and 2014 (in 1,000 Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Dec 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/185754/metals-discarded-in-us-municipal-waste-since-1960/
Environmental Protection Agency, Weight of metals discarded in the municipal waste stream in the U.S. between 1960 and 2014 (in 1,000 tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/185754/metals-discarded-in-us-municipal-waste-since-1960/ (last visited December 18, 2024)
Weight of metals discarded in the municipal waste stream in the U.S. between 1960 and 2014 (in 1,000 tons) [Graph], Environmental Protection Agency, December 30, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/185754/metals-discarded-in-us-municipal-waste-since-1960/
