What's more is the U.S. represents 4% of the world's population but produces 12% of municipal solid waste, making us the most wasteful country in the world.
The average American sends 4.9 lbs. of trash to the landfill EVERY DAY! That's a massive amount of waste which adds more stress on our already outdated and overflowing landfills. What's more is the U.S. represents 4% of the world's population but produces 12% of municipal solid waste, making us the most wasteful country in the world. And, the runner-up isn't even close.