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Means of Disposal for municipal, industrial and commercial waste
It is estimated that approximately 103 million tonnes of waste are produced each year in the UK by households, commerce and industry (excluding construction and demolition wastes).
Commercial businesses reuse or recycle around 42% of their waste, while industrial businesses recycle approximately 47% (according to the latest survey figures).
Industrial and commercial waste arisings by business sector and waste type
Industrial and commercial waste arisings by business sector and waste
Industrial and commercial waste arisings by waste type and waste management method
The amount of waste recycled or composted has increased, and accounted for 34.5% of household waste in 2007-8. There has been a year on year decrease in the amount of non-recycled waste per person over the last six years. It is now at the lowest level since estimates were first made in 1983-4. A further 11% is used in energy from waste facilities.
Municipal waste management, 2007/08
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