The amount of solid waste produced by an average American each year equals
A) the weight of compacted trash enough to fill two large dump trucks.
B) the volume of the Statue of Liberty.
C) 17,000 tons.
D) much less than was produced before recycling efforts began.
E) an amount that would fill the Grand Canyon.

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces about 4.4 pounds of solid waste per day, which equates to about 1,606 pounds per year. This would fill two large dump trucks when compacted.

The Amount of Solid Waste Produced by an Average American