Tons of waste diverted from the landfill

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Definition

This is the amount of waste diverted from landfill annually. The number is a percentage based on a formula the state (CalRecycle) uses. The formula is based on per capita amount of waste and then converted into a percentage. The percentage represents the amount of the total waste generated by Hayward that is recycled or beneficially used each year, rather than being sent to the landfill. The state requires each jurisdiction to divert at least 50% of the total waste it generates.

CY 2023 Status Update (Updated Calendar Year Annual):

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Status Indicators: At or Above Target| Behind Target| Baseline Data - Target not established

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