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AP Environmental Science

Category - AP Environmental Science

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What is done with the majority of the municipal solid waste that is generated and collected in the United States today?
  1. It is sent into space.
  2. It is placed in landfills.
  3. It is composted.
  4. It is recycled or reused.
Explanation
Answer: B - The majority of the municipal solid waste that is generated and collected in the United States today is placed in landfills.

Key Takeaway: Almost 60 percent of all of the municipal solid waste that is generated and collected in the United States is placed in landfills. Currently, it is estimated that roughly 28 percent is recycled or reused and about 15 percent is burned. A very small portion of waste is composted.
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