What % of the garbage, by Americans, could be recycled?

Question

What % of the garbage, by Americans, could be recycled?

Answer 1

I'd say over 60% could be recycled  (plastics, bottles, boxes, food wrappers, etc).

Answer 2

As a rule of thumb, end-wastes (which can hardly be reduced, re-used or used in any manner) represent around 5%, maximum 10% of the waste stream

Answer 3

Check out this cute but sad awakening about our trash and consumption in the USA:

http://www.storyofstuff.com/

It will answer all your questions and more! :-)