In 2009 (latest figures available), the United States generated 243.0 million tons of garbage. The following table lists the amounts by source. Use one or more graphical techniques to present these figures.
Amount
Source (millions of tons)
Paper and paperboard ........... 68.4
Glass ................ 11.8
Metals ................. 20.9
Plastics ................ 29.8
Food scraps .............. 34.3
Yard trimmings ............ 33.2
Other .................. 44.6