Americans generate an average of 4.6 pounds of garbage per person each day. Read on to learn how you can reduce your consumption and put your waste to good use! Personal Recycling (clothing, shoes, eyeglasses) Household Recycling (food, junk mail, cards, packaging, appliances, furniture, home-made cleaning products) Business/Home Office Recycling Electronics Recycling (batteries, cell phones, computers) Transportation Recycling (cars, bikes) …