Municipal Solid Waste in the U.S. - statistics & facts

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U.S. share of global MSW generation
11.65%
MSW generation worldwide
2.13bn mt
Most common MSW disposal method worldwide
Open dump

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Generation

  • Basic Statistic Municipal solid waste generation in the U.S. 1960-2018
  • Basic Statistic Per capita municipal solid waste generation in the U.S. 1960-2018
  • Basic Statistic Municipal solid waste generation in the U.S. 1960-2018, by material
  • Basic Statistic Share of municipal waste generation in the U.S. 2018, by material
  • Premium Statistic Municipal solid waste disposal in the U.S. 1960-2018, by method

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Companies

  • Premium Statistic Leading waste management companies in the U.S. 2024, by market cap
  • Premium Statistic Leading waste management companies in the U.S. 2024, by revenue
  • Premium Statistic Waste Management, Inc. revenue 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Republic Services revenue 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Waste Connections revenue 2013-2023

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