Decomposition rates for garbage.
Aluminum cans....................80 yrs.
Steel cans.............................100 yrs.
Orange peel..........................6 months
Plastic bag............................10-20 yrs.
Plastic containers.................50-80 yrs.
Styrofoam..............................10-20 yrs.
Wax paper cup......................5 yrs.
Wood......................................4 yrs.
rubber....................................NEVER
Glass......................................NEVER
Cigarette butts.....................1-5 yrs.
Plastic six pack holders.....100yrs.
paper.....................................2-5 months
milk cartons..........................5 yrs.