Amish farm has no trash can (well, almost). Organics — compost. Metal — blacksmith. Fabric — quilt. Wood — stove. Glass — return.
Compost Pile
Behind every Amish barn — a 2×3 meter pile. Layers: manure (horse, cow), kitchen scraps, leaves, straw. Turn once a month. In 6 months — black gold. Best fertilizer in the world. Free.
Waste
Average American family: 2 tons trash/year. Amish family: 200-400 kg/year (mostly packaging from store purchases). 5-10x less.