The Employee Estimation Method is best used when you only want a paper recycling program. Complete the following formulas to determine the average amount of waste and recyclable mixed office paper generated by your business.

1. ________________________  X  1.55 pounds = _______________________.
  (Total Number of Employees)                      (average lbs of garbage per day)

 

2.  _______________________  X   240  /  12 months  / 2000 lbs = _______________.
(average lbs of garbage per day) (annual working days)

 

3. ________________________ X  0.58 pounds = ________________________.
(Total Number of Employees)              (average lbs of recyclable mixed paper per day)

 

4.  _______________________  X  240  /  12 months  /  2000 lbs = __________________.
(average lbs of mixed paper per day)                           (tons per month of recyclable mixed paper)

 

5. ________________________    X                 75%           =      ___________________.
(tons per month of mixed paper) (employee participation %)  (tons of mixed paper)