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Illustrations Figures 1. Recycling and composting rate vs. MSW generation rate (2002) in the U.S., EU, and Japan 45 2. How to put out your garbage and recyclables in Yokohama City, Japan 46–47 3. GDP/capita vs. MSW/capita for the U.S. (2004), EU-15 (2004), and Japan (2002) 49 4. Household saving rate, U.S. and Euro-area 56 5. Closed landfills in Virginia 68 6. Open landfills and mega-landfills in Virginia 70 7. Open landfills and mega-landfills in central to southeastern Virginia 71 Tables 1. Municipal Solid Waste in the United States (2007) 13 2. State Imports of Municipal Solid Waste (2005 or latest year) 23 3. Annual Per Capita Rate of MSW Production in the U.S. (2002 and 2004), EU-15 (2002), and Japan (2002) 42 4. Recycling Rates (percent of MSW generated) in the U.S., EU-15, and Japan 43 5. Rankings for MSW/GDP for the U.S. (2004), EU-15 (2004), and Japan (2002) 50 6. MSW Generation Trends in the United States 51 ...

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