PCR Prerequisite 1: Minimum Diversion Rate (Required)
Non-Reciprocal
Intent:
To encourage the acceptance of a wide range of materials and to promote the production of marketable commodities with the highest percentage of captured product and lowest percentage of residue.
Local Government Requirements:
Demonstrate that at least 30% of the MSW, including C&D, generated in the jurisdiction is diverted from disposal.
Industry Requirements:
Demonstrate that at least 30% of the MSW, including C&D, that is controlled by the Company is diverted from disposal.
Potential Strategies:
- Develop and promote community-wide material recovery programs for residential & commercial MSW and C&D
- Measure, document and report recovery volumes
- Engage and educate residential and commercial waste generators around material reduction, reuse and recycling