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Environment

Recycling and Conservation

How much space does a recycled ton of paper save in a landfill?

Each ton (907 kilograms) saves more than 3 cubic yards of landfill space. In addition, recycling one ton (907 kilograms) of cardboard saves 9 cubic yards of landfill space.

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