CECC-4.1. Changes to the Waste Stream

Core Benefits

Core benefits of this measure are Resiliency and Public Health

Introduction

This measure focuses specifically on reducing polystyrene foam and plastic waste in the City of San Diego.

How to explore the Actions section

Some actions are part of a sequence: completing one action may be necessary for the success of another, or may make another action easier to complete. The >> symbol on an action card indicates that it is part of a sequence. Hover over the >> symbol to see the full sequence of actions.

The color bar at the top of each action provides information about the implementation timeline.

• Gray = either the implementation timeline is not yet available, or the action is continuous (there is no completion date)
• Green = the action is proceeding on time; the color gets darker as the action nears completion
• Yellow = the action is delayed or late

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Measuring Success

Measures 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4 all focus on reducing the amount of waste that San Diegans send to the landfill. The indicators below provide two different metrics for progress.

• “Disposal” means all solid waste from all sources within City of San Diego boundaries, transported by all types of haulers (including self-haul) to landfill, recycling, or other disposal facilities.
• The solid waste diversion rate refers to the amount of waste that does not end up in the landfill.