250.0 190.9 8200.0 168.9 邕150.0 124 100.0 72.5 50.0 - Total generation 0.0 1950196019701980199020002010 Year The generation of municipal waste in the United States has increased steadily Fig 8 Municipal solid waste generation rate
190.9 168.9 124.8 99.6 72.5 0.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year Total MSW Generation .. (million tons per year)... Total Generation Fig. 8 Municipal solid waste generation rate The generation of municipal waste in the United States has increased steadily
The lack of landfills Landfills are the primary method of dealing with municipal solid waste in the unites states Many states in highly urbanized parts of the country have a shortage of 5-10 years suitable landfill more than 10 years space unavailable Fig. 9 Years of remaining landfill capacity
The lack of landfills Fig. 9 Years of remaining landfill capacity Landfills are the primary method of dealing with municipal solid waste in the unites states. Many states in highly urbanized parts of the country have a shortage of suitable landfill space