generation of unwanted materials including recyclables as well as garbage. Waste generation = materials recycled + waste to landfill.
generation of unwanted materials including recyclables as well as garbage. Waste generation = materials recycled + waste to landfill.
The weight or volume of materials and products that enter the waste stream before recycling, composting, landfilling, or combustion takes place. Also can represent the amount of waste generated by a given source or category of sources.