How much trash is made in one day?

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world generates approximately 3.5 million tons of solid waste per day. This waste includes biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials such as food scraps, paper, plastics, metals, and electronics. Of this total, 1.6 million tons are generated in high-income countries and 1.9 million tons in low-income countries.