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Waste Management

What's in our trash?

Waste disposal is a critical issue for all communities, as there is no easy way to get rid of garbage other than by reducing waste in the first place. In the United States, each person generates about 4.4 pounds of waste per day. That's about enough garbage to fill a convoy of trash trucks halfway to the moon each year! The chart below gives an average breakdown of what is found in a typical municipal US landfill.

Image courtesy of US EPA

 

Manage your household waste with harmony

 
recycle

 

Recycling
Learn not only how to Recycle, but how to Reduce, Reuse and then Recycle waste.
electronics

 

eCycling
Give your electronics a second chance.
 
hazardous waste

 

Household Hazardous Waste
Learn about proper storage and disposal of Household Hazardous Waste and non-toxic alternatives to home cleaners.
compost Composting
Use yard and food waste to create a nutrient-rich soil additive.

 

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