CalRecycle calculates California’s recycling rate and per capita disposal rate.
- Disposal Per Capita Rate and Diversion Rate Statistics. Includes information on statewide disposal and recycling, including statewide per capita disposal rate and the per capita recycling rate:
2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 - California Per Capita Disposal Table. Reflects CalRecycle’s statewide goal measurement system that began with 2007, explains how California counts disposal, describes the population data source and its accuracy, and provides the per capita disposal calculation formula and a sample calculation.
- California’s Estimated Statewide Diversion Rates Graph. Charts historical statewide estimated diversion rates for California.
- California’s Population and Employment. Charts historical statewide totals in population and employment for California since 1995.
For more information contact: Local Assistance & Market Development, LAMD@calrecycle.ca.gov