The State of Trash Removal [Infographic]

Americans produce over 28 tons of trash per person every year. And trash removal services are almost taken for granted. 

However, with a population of just over 333,000,000, the United States is not the top offender when it comes to waste generated. In fact, according to the World Bank, at just 9,287,898,736 tons annually, the U.S. only ranks third among the nations for trash generated. 

But we are also the third most populous nation in the world. Yet, even at that, we only make up about 6 percent of the world’s total population and the two biggest - China and India - each have almost four times as many people as we do.

A World Full of Trash

Surprisingly, Canada - who weighs in at only number 38 with a population of just 36,136,376 - has the highest volume of trash generated per capita in the world. With only a tenth of the population of the United States, our neighbors to the north manage to produce about 40 tons of trash per person every year!

To be fair, a large amount of this waste is industrial and agricultural, so we can’t assume that Canadians just make a lot of garbage. And, as a nation, they have been put on the 247 Wall Street list of countries doing the most to protect the environment.

According to an article at USA Today,

“The world is drowning in trash, and the waste generation rates are only increasing, according to the World Bank. Due to population growth and urban areas growth, the amount of trash countries produce is only expected to rise – by some estimates as much as 70% between 2016 and 2050.”

The tendency for most of us is to think about the trash individuals and families generate, but residential trash is only a fraction of the total waste produced by most countries. .

In fact, municipal solid waste management (MSW), which is waste generated from companies, various institutions, small businesses, and homes, typically make up less than 5 percent of the total amount of waste produced in a country.

Construction and agriculture generate the rest and, in some countries, as much as 90 percent of the total waste generated there.

A Look at Trash and Trash Removal

We’ve gathered some relevant and eye-opening facts and statistics to illustrate the current state of municipal solid waste. Although most data suggests it makes up a fraction of the total waste generated in the world, the volume is still staggering.

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Many countries, like the United States, have long recognized the importance of properly and safely disposing of trash. Here at home we have passed numbers of both federal and state laws regulating how cities, corporations and individuals get rid of the trash they produce.

As individuals and households, we can reduce consumption and be selective about the types of products and packaging we do buy. And, by actively reusing and recycling, our collective efforts can make a significant reduction in the amount of trash generated.

Consider the Junk Hauling Professionals for Your Trash Removal

If you find that you need trash removal in addition to your regular waste management service, 

deciding which firm to call does not have to be difficult. A competent and well-trained team, the folks at Junk King, have a proven track record and a commitment to excellence. In addition, Junk King will ensure that every item that can and should be recycled is taken care of accordingly.

Junk King provides efficient, safe and eco-friendly trash removal and disposal services so you don’t need to worry about the pick up or disposal of your extra trash.  

Whether you need our services several times during the month, or just once after your clean-up project is complete, our hauling professionals will ensure that the debris is out of your way quickly.

Our team specializes in large trash removal. We can be at your facility in mere minutes, so call us today! Our crew is fully insured and well-trained, so you can trust them to get rid of your unwanted items in a professional and courteous fashion.

One of the best things about hiring Junk King is that we recycle much of the material we pick-up. This is proof of our commitment to being a "green" trash removal service.

If you have questions about how we work, give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK (5865)