China produced **** percent of global municipal solid waste (MSW) generation in 2018. However, when taking population into account the United States creates the most waste. The U.S. represents just **** percent of the global population but was responsible for ***** percent of global waste generation. This was the same share that was generated by India, a country with a population of more than *********** people. Food waste The most common type of waste is food and green waste, making up almost half of globally generated MSW. Every year Americans produce approximately ** billion kilograms of food waste, equating to almost *** kilograms of food waste per capita. Still, this is less than the amount of food waste produced by the average Australian, which stands at more than *** kilograms per year. Environmental impacts The immense volume of waste produced around the world every year has become an increasing cause of environmental pollution. There are many forms of waste pollution, such as methane emissions from food waste that has been landfilled, and toxic chemical leaks from e-waste. But it is plastic waste that has been in the public eye in recent years due to its devastating impact on marine life.

U.S. municipal solid waste data for the year 2012. This dataset is associated with the following publication: Smith , R., D. Sengupta, S. Takkellapati , and C. Lee. An industrial ecology approach to municipal solid wastemanagement: I. Methodology. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS, 104: 311-316, (2015).

The generation of municipal solid waste in the United States has increased significantly over the past 60 years. In 1960, the North American country produced approximately 88 million tons of MSW, and by 2018 that figure had more than tripled, amounting to 292 million tons. What is municipal solid waste? Municipal solid waste (MSW) is residue consisting of everyday items such as paper and paperboard, food, metals, glass, wood, and plastics. Of the largest municipal solid waste producers worldwide the United States ranks first. Solid waste generation per capita in the U.S amounts to approximately 4.9 pounds per day, which is almost twice the volume generated per capita in 1960. Hazardous waste In 2018, more than 146 million tons of U.S. MSW ended up in landfill sites. This includes electronic products such as TVs and phones, which are categorized as e-waste. E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world and an increasing environmental problem. E-waste can cause hazardous environmental pollution, as certain products contain toxic substances that can contaminate the surrounding air, soil, and water. As of 2024, there were more than 1,300 hazardous waste sites in the U.S., with New Jersey concentrating the largest number of sites.

In 2020, global municipal waste generation was estimated at *** billion metric tons. East and Southeast Asia contributed the largest share of waste generated that year, with nearly *** million metric tons. North America ranked second, with around *** million tons generated.

This dataset includes data relative to the municipal solid waste management (MSW) service in the metropolitan and provincial capital cities in Italy. The data set includes demographic, socio-economic, cost and waste-related data at the city level for years 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019.

ABSTRACT The most suitable definition of a city’s municipal solid waste (MSW) management system is mandatorily related to the amount of MSW generated. The state of Goiás faced such problem, since some of its municipalities had their MSW production data, but the state did not have an overall generation number. Considering this scenario, a questionnaire was sent to the municipalities of Goiás requesting information on their solid waste, among which was the MSW generation. The aim of this study was to conduct a statistical analysis of the MSW amount the state’s municipalities have affirmed to generate, according to the questionnaires, and compare it with the quantitative data obtained in studies carried out in municipalities of the state. The results of the production provided by the municipalities have shown that the smaller the cities, the higher the generation of MSW per capita, a finding that goes against scientific research, which has proven that the larger the population, the higher the production per person. For municipalities with up to 50 thousand inhabitants, there are significant differences between the numbers presented in the questionnaires and those in the theoretical generation. On the other hand, municipalities with more than 50 thousand inhabitants don’t have numbers so significantly different. The questionnaire data also revealed that there’s no correspondence between the MSW generated per capita and the number of inhabitants, information contrary to what the theory states. However, it was still possible to measure the amount of MSW generated by Goiás cities, something that should be of great value to help decide the best technologies to the state’s MSW management.

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This dataset provided by SPREP contains per capita generation of municipal solid waste for 21 Pacific islands countries and territories.

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Global municipal solid waste generation is projected to grow by over 75 percent by 2050, reaching nearly 3.8 billion metric tons, in a scenario where no urgent action is taken. In 2020, more than two billion metric tons of municipal solid waste were generated worldwide. Waste management disparities In 2022, New Zealand and Canada topped the list of OECD countries by volume of municipal waste sent to landfills per capita, at over 600 kilograms. In stark contrast, countries like Denmark and Germany send less than 10 kilograms per person to landfills annually. These two European countries also have some of the highest municipal waste recycling rates worldwide. Access to waste collection services A significant portion of the world's population lacks access to basic waste collection, with nearly three billion people not having access to these services in 2020. Collection rates were particularly low in Central and South Asia, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa, at less than 40 percent. This gap in service provision presents both a challenge and an opportunity for waste management companies to expand their operations and improve global waste management practices.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has collected and reported data on the generation and disposal of waste in the United States for more than 30 years. We use this information to measure the success of waste reduction and recycling programs across the country. Our trash, or municipal solid waste (MSW), is made up of the things we commonly use and then throw away. These materials include items such as packaging, food scraps, grass clippings, sofas, computers, tires, and refrigerators. MSW does not include industrial, hazardous, or construction waste. The data on Materials Discarded in the Municipal Waste Stream, 1960 to 2009, provides estimated data in thousands of tons discarded after recycling and compost recovery for the years 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009. In this data set, discards include combustion with energy recovery. This data table does not include construction & demolition debris, industrial process wastes, or certain other wastes. The "Other" category includes electrolytes in batteries and fluff pulp, feces, and urine in disposable diapers. Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

The European average Waste-to-Energy plant (WtE) is defined based on the treatment of average European municipal solid waste (MSW). The thermal treatment of a single waste fraction like paper or plastic or even specific wastes like Polyamide 6 is not done in reality in a WtE plant for MSW. The waste is always homogenized to obtain a relative constant calorific value and to comply with the emission standards. Nonetheless the used model and the used settings for the average MSW allows to attribute the environmental burden (emissions and also resource consumption of auxiliaries) energy production as well as the credits (metal scrap export) to a single fraction or specific waste incinerated within an average MSW. Therefore the LCI data is valid for the treatment of the specific waste within an average MSW (the waste fraction share of the MSW is shown in the pie chart beneath, the elementary composition in the first table beneath). The following technology description explains the settings and technology of the average WtE plant used to generate the LCI data set. The net calorific value and the elementary composition of the waste fraction or specific waste are shown in the tables beneath (see corresponding column in the tables). The data set covers all relevant process steps / technologies over the supply chain of the represented cradle to gate inventory with a good overall data quality. The inventory is mainly based on industry data and is completed, where necessary, by secondary data.

Synonyms: Waste-to-energy of MSW

Technical Purpose: Standard end-of-life treatment service for average European municipal waste via thermal treatment.

Geographical Representation: EU-27

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DETECTION MODEL OF CONFERENCE PAPER (UAV-Assisted Municipal Solid Waste Monitoring for Informed Disposal Decisions) The population growth and urbanisation trend in Africa has exacerbated municipal solid waste (MSW) generation, posing significant environmental pollution and health hazards (SDG 3, 6, 14, 15). Addressing this issue necessitates efficient waste management strategies, underpinned by accurate waste detection and mapping methodologies. This study introduces a fine-tuned MSW detection model tailored for UAV imagery. The model's efficacy was assessed within the Msimbazi delta in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Evaluation on an independent test dataset yielded an F1 score of 0.92 across all MSW instances. The generated MSW pile map revealed a threefold higher contamination level in the Msimbazi River bed compared to surrounding areas. The deployment of the fine-tuned model enables local authorities to generate regular MSW distribution maps based on UAV imagery, facilitating targeted waste disposal interventions and mitigating future risks associated with flooding, water contamination, or vector-borne diseases.

The India Municipal Solid Waste Management Market Report is Segmented by Waste Type (Paper and Cardboard, E-Waste, Plastic Waste, Metal Waste, Glass Waste, Others), by Source (Residential, Commercial, Construction, Others), by Disposal Methods (Landfill, Incineration, Recycling, Others). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the India Municipal Solid Waste Management Market in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

The dataset provides information of name of agency/centre, address, telephone number, fax number and email. https://www.swd.gov.hk/en/pubsvc/young/cat_young/schoolsoci/

Botswana Employment: Health & Social Work data was reported at 28,794.000 Person in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 28,218.000 Person for Sep 2023. Botswana Employment: Health & Social Work data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,188.000 Person from Sep 2007 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,939.000 Person in Dec 2022 and a record low of 2,234.000 Person in Sep 2007. Botswana Employment: Health & Social Work data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Botswana. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.G001: Employment.

Slovenia and Germany had the highest municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling rates among OECD countries in 2022, at **** and ** percent, respectively. Meanwhile, South Korea boasted a recycling rate of some ** percent in 2021. Of the 10 highest ranked recycling rates within the OECD, **** were European countries. In contrast, the recycling rate in Costa Rica was below **** percent. Who generates the most MSW? With a recycling rate of less than ** percent, the United States is the biggest producer of municipal solid waste across the globe, followed closely by China. With landfilling ranking as the most common method of MSW disposal in these two countries, they are home to some of the largest MSW landfills in the world, with over ***** tons being dumped daily at each one. In terms of municipal waste generation per capita, the United States ranks second in the world, behind Denmark. How is MSW recycled? Municipal solid waste recycling involves a series of processes aimed at recovering valuable materials from the waste stream and diverting them from landfill or incineration. After the waste is collected and sorted at recycling facilities, recyclables undergo processing such as shredding, crushing, or melting to convert the materials into a usable form. The processed recyclables are then sent to manufacturers who use them as raw materials for producing new goods. Recycling practices can vary across regions, and not all materials are easily recyclable.

The generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) has increased over time in Brazil, along with changes in waste quality, which gives rise to discussions regarding the importance of properly managing and disposing of these wastes. Currently, issues involving the management of MSW have a central focus in carrying out public policies. Effective implementation of the National Solid Waste Policy (NSWP) - Law nº. 12,305/2010 is expected to bring changes in the panorama of solid waste in Brazil. This work is a review of literature that aims to address some aspects of the MSW in Brazil, considering some changes expected to occur in the public sector after NSWP implementation. Some data is presented and discussed in order to foster an understanding of the evolution of MSW management in Brazil and to highlight challenges for the NSWP compliance with regulation, such as the expansion of the collection and treatment of MSW, more active societal involvement in waste-separation processes and the difficulty of eradicating open dumps and replacing them with landfills. In general, while there were improvements in MSW management, they were insufficient to address the changes proposed by the NSWP in order to establish integrated MSW management that would be effective and sustainable for both the environment and society. This indicates the need for urgent change in the structure of the MSW sector in Brazil.

Municipal waste covers household waste and waste similar in nature and composition to household waste. MSW is collected at municipal level and consists of all which is in line with households in quali...

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The MSW bag opener market plays a crucial role in waste management and recycling operations, facilitating the efficient handling of municipal solid waste (MSW) by automating the challenging task of opening bags used for waste collection. As cities and towns increasingly look for solutions to manage their waste more

consumption of active and reactive electricity at the landfill