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refuse: see solid waste solid waste, discarded materials other than fluids. In the United States in 1996, nearly 210 million tons—about 4.3 lb. (2 kg) per person daily (up from 2.7 lb./1.2 kg in 1960)—were collected and disposed of by municipalities. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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SANTA CLARITA -- A program that allows residents to dump wilted lettuce, potato peelings and other organic food waste in with their yard clippings has been suspended pending a special permit needed for the operation. The city provides a $600,000 annual subsidy to the program, which eliminates about 600 tons of food waste a month from landfills. By July 1, 2007, the city will have to pick up two of the following materials: glass containers, newspapers, plastic containers, green waste or food waste. |
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