How much hazardous waste is generated each year in the United States?
In 1995, nearly 20,000 hazardous waste generators produced 279 million tons of hazardous waste regulated by RCRA. How much municipal solid waste is generated each year in the United States? In 1995, approximately 208 million tons of municipal solid waste was generated in the United States. This means each person generated an average of 4.3 pounds of solid waste per day. What types of businesses generate hazardous waste? Many types of businesses generate hazardous waste. Some are small companies that may be located in your community. For example, the following types of businesses typically generate hazardous waste: dry cleaners, auto repair shops, hospitals, exterminators, and photo processing centers. Some hazardous waste generators are larger companies like chemical manufacturers, electroplating companies, and petroleum refineries. How should household hazardous waste (e.g., paint, paint thinner, batteries, used oil) be disposed? Hazardous wastes that are generated in the home, like m
