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Types of waste U.S. consumers would like to recycle 2017

Which types of waste would you like to be able to recycle?

The data displays the results of a survey among Americans in 2017 in regards to the types of materials they would like to recycle in addition to those they are already able to recycle. As of March 2017, just under 30% of respondents stated that they would like to be able to recycle batteries and electronic waste.

Aluminum/metal	13
Compost	18
Plastic	9
Glass	16
Paper/cardboard	10
Batteries/electronic waste	29
Other	5
None	36

Types of waste U.S. consumers would like to recycle 2017

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