Waste Generated by Industry / Building Type
(In Cubic Yards)

Waste Generated by Industry / Building Type in Cubic Yards (Approximate)

Building Type (Alphabetical)	Approx Cubic Yards Per Month (Loose Trash)	Gallons Equivalent (per Month - Rounded)
Apartments	1.5 Cubic Yards / Bedroom	300
Cafeterias	.33 Cubic Yards per meal	70
Department Stores	80 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet	16,000 / 1,000 sq feet
Discount Stores	80 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet	16,000 / 1,000 sq feet
Fast Food	.90 Cubic Yards per $1,000 in Sales	185 / 1,000 in Sales
Hospitals / Medical Centers	2 Cubic Yards per Bed	400
Hotels	1 Cubic Yard per room	200
Motels	.75 Cubic Yards per room	150
Nursing / Retirement Homes	.75 Cubic Yards per room	150
Office	3.3 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square feet	675
Resorts	1 Cubic Yard per person	200
Restaurants	.6 Cubic Yards per meal	125
Schools	.6 Cubic Yards per person	125
Shopping Centers / Malls	60 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet	12,000 / 1,000 sq feet
Supermarkets	30 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet	6,000 / 1,000 sq feet
Warehouse	6 Cubic Yards per 1000 Square Feet	1,250 / 1,000 sq feet

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