5 Countries that Produce the Most Waste per Capita

1. United States

Waste in Kilograms per Capita (2018): 25,163.8 Kg/capita

The United States tops our list of the countries that produce the most waste per capita. According to the World Bank, the United States produced a waste per capita of 25,163.8 Kg in 2018. Landfill disposal is the primary waste management method in the United States. Other methods include reuse and recycling.

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