Figure 2 - Disposition of All Used Lead-Acid Batteries
Figure 2 - Disposition of All Used Lead-Acid Batteries
Passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles (Thousand tons)
Excel | CSV | Graphic Version
| Year | Total recovered | Total discarded |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 640 | 180 |
| 1980 | 1,040 | 450 |
| 1990 | 1,470 | 40 |
| 1995 | 1,620 | 190 |
| 1999 | 1,880 | 60 |
SOURCES:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Municipal Solid Waste in the United
States: 1999 Facts and Figures, EPA530-R-01-014 (Washington DC: July 2001).
_____. Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in the U.S. (Washington,
DC: Various years).