What is a 'diversion rate' in recycling program reporting, and how is it typically calculated?
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A
The percentage of total waste generated that is diverted from landfill through recycling, composting, or reuse — calculated as diverted tons divided by total waste generated tons
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B
The number of tons recycled per collection route per day
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C
The ratio of residential to commercial recycling tonnage in a program
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D
The fraction of collected recyclables that successfully reach end-markets