landfills
Oct 10 2007, C.S.

Although the number of landfills have decreased from 8000 in 1998 to 1700 in 2000, their average size has increased in the US. New Jersey based Vulcana’s concern for the environment has opened new horizons.

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Graphic shows number of U.S. landfills by year; includes breakdown of total by region for 2005; three sizes; 1c x 4 inches; 46.5 mm x 101.6 mm; 1c x 4 3/4 inches; 46.5 mm x 120.7 mm; 2c x 2 5/8 inches; 96.3 mm x 66.7 mm