These are figures in a recent EuroStudy, for instance. (You will not want to read the full thing.)
Total waste generation in EU 27 countries in 2006:
2,954
million tonnes
of which,
Total generation of waste by households:
218
million tonnes
(Most is by 'construction/demolition', then by 'mining/quarrying'.
Pinkham Way would also take commercial waste,
where it is collected by the boroughs, and maybe more.)
Pinkham Way would also take commercial waste,
where it is collected by the boroughs, and maybe more.)
Overall total used for incineration:
128
million tonnes
Overall total going to landfill:
1,349
million tonnes
Recycling rate of households in 2005:
33%
(varies widely between countries)
That's enough figures.
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