California’s Estimated Statewide Diversion Rates Since 1989

This graph shows historical statewide estimated diversion rates for California. 1989 through 2007 diversion rates are calculated using the Adjustment Method (old system). 2007 and later diversion rate equivalents are from the new Per Capita Disposal and Goal Measurement system.

Estimated Diversion

The same data in the above graph is shown below in a table format.

YearHistorical
Diversion Rates
Resident-Based
Diversion Rate Equivalent
Employee-Based
Diversion Rate Equivalent
198910%  
199017%  
199120%  
199221%  
199324%  
199425%  
199528%  
199631%  
199732%  
199833%  
199937%  
200042%   
200144%   
200248%   
200347%   
200448%   
200552%   
200654%   
200758%54%56%
2008 59%59%
2009 65%62%
2010 65%63%
2011 65%64%
2012 66%65%
2013 65%66%
2014 65%66%
2015 63%65%
2016 61%63%
2017 58% 
62%

Sources

Disposal

  • CalRecycle’s Disposal Reporting System

Population

  • California Department of Finance

Goal Measure FAQs

For more information contact: Local Assistance & Market Development, LAMD@calrecycle.ca.gov