Fast Facts

Yard Waste

Generated:
• 27.7 million tons or 12.6% by weight.*
• 205 pounds of yard waste per person.*
• In 1960, yard waste was 22.7% of MSW.
• 90% of yard waste is generated at homes and 10% at businesses.

Composted:
• 12.5 million tons at composting facilities, for a 45.3% composting rate.*
• In 1999, 3,804 yard waste composting facilities operated in the United States.
• Ohio has the most yard waste composting facilities in the United States.

Density:
• Uncompacted yard waste has a density of 250 pounds per cubic yard to 500 pounds per cubic yard.
• Landfilled yard waste has a density of 1,500 pounds per cubic yard.

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