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Waste Generated by Industry / Building Type
(In Cubic Yards)
Waste Generated by Industry / Building Type in Cubic Yards (Approximate)
Building Type (Alphabetical) |
Approx Cubic Yards Per Month (Loose Trash) |
Gallons Equivalent (per Month - Rounded) |
Apartments |
1.5 Cubic Yards / Bedroom |
300 |
Cafeterias |
.33 Cubic Yards per meal |
70 |
Department Stores |
80 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet |
16,000 / 1,000 sq feet |
Discount Stores |
80 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet |
16,000 / 1,000 sq feet |
Fast Food |
.90 Cubic Yards per $1,000 in Sales |
185 / 1,000 in Sales |
Hospitals / Medical Centers |
2 Cubic Yards per Bed |
400 |
Hotels |
1 Cubic Yard per room |
200 |
Motels |
.75 Cubic Yards per room |
150 |
Nursing / Retirement Homes |
.75 Cubic Yards per room |
150 |
Office |
3.3 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square feet |
675 |
Resorts | 1 Cubic Yard per person | 200 |
Restaurants |
.6 Cubic Yards per meal |
125 |
Schools |
.6 Cubic Yards per person |
125 |
Shopping Centers / Malls |
60 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet |
12,000 / 1,000 sq feet |
Supermarkets |
30 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet |
6,000 / 1,000 sq feet |
Warehouse |
6 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet |
1,250 / 1,000 sq feet |