Conversion Chart (Conversion of volume to weight for recyclable materials )
Newspaper
One 12” stack = 35 lbs.
Corrugated Cardboard
1 cubic yard = 285 lbs.
Garbage
One 33 gallon bag = 20 lbs.
Vehicle tires
1 car tires = 20 lbs.
1 truck tire = 60 lbs.
Batteries
One auto battery = 33
Used motor oil
One gallon = 71 lbs.
Mixed paper
1 cubic yard = 500 lbs.
Commingled recyclables
(Include aluminum, steel, glass and plastic)
One 33 gallon plastic bag = 25 lbs.