main content

Report on 2006 SCORE Programs

Glass to be recycled

Data and analysis of solid waste management activities in Minnesota that involved SCORE funding.

The state's total waste generation was 6.1 million tons (+0.4%), while state population increased 0.5%.
Per capita generation was essentially unchanged: 2,332 pounds of waste and recycleables for each Minnesota resident.
The state's SCORE recycling rate is 48.7%.
Statewide collection of recycleable materials totaled 2,523,635 tons (+43,000 tons).
After recycling, 3,577,113 tons of waste remained for disposal: Landfills (62%) and waste-to-energy facilities (32%) handled most of it.
State and county spending on SCORE-related programs rose to $54.5 million (+$300,000). The increase is due entirely to new county funding.