Paper/Paperboard Collection by State, Population (Millions)
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Percentage with Access to Curbside Recycling0% - 19%
20% - 39%
40% - 59%
60% - 79%
80% - 100%
on the 2007 AF&PA Community Survey, please click here. |
- In 2010, 63.5 percent of the paper used in the U.S. was recovered for recycling. This represents an 89 percent increase in the recovery rate since 1990.
- Every ton of paper recycled saves more than 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.
- 87 percent (268 million) of Americans have access to curbside or drop-off paper recycling programs.
- In 2010 the amount of paper recovered for recycling averaged 334 pounds for each man, woman and child in the United States.