Which of the following statements about the quantity of solid waste is correct?

A. The total quantity of municipal solid waste produced in the United States has not increased for the last 20 years.
B. The proportion of municipal solid waste that is recycled has grown steadily for the last 20 years.
C. The quantity of municipal solid waste generated per person has not increased significantly over the last 20 years.
D. None of these statements is correct.


Answer: C

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