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NOTES: The recycling rate does not include methods such as incineration. Population is based on 2007 figures from the Bureau of the Census, U.S. Commerce Department.

MATERIALS KEY:

ABAT	–	automobile batteries	MP	–	mixed paper
ALC	–	aluminum cans	NP	–	newspaper
APP	–	appliances	OCC	–	cardboard, corrugated containers
AUTO	–	automobiles	OIL	–	oil, oil filters, grease
BVC	–	beverage cartons, drink boxes	OP	–	office paper
CND	–	construction debris	PB	–	plastic bags
ESRP	–	electronic scrap	PET	–	PET plastic
FLP	–	fluorescent lamps	TB	–	telephone books
FOOD	–	food waste	TC	–	tin cans
FRN	–	furniture	TEX	–	textiles
GCON	–	glass containers	TIRE	–	tires
HDPE	–	HDPE plastic	WOOD	–	wood waste
HH	–	household hazardous waste	YARD	–	yard trimmings
MG	–	magazines