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What is a Diversion Rate?

Definition

Diversion Rate expresses how much material is diverted from the landfill, usually expressed as a percentage.

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Materials can be diverted from the landfill by properly recycling materials in the correct streams. This means placing recyclable and compostable materials in their respective streams to reduce the amount of materials entering the landfill.