Solid Waste Characterization
Waste characterization means finding out how much paper, glass, food waste, etc. is discarded in your waste stream. Waste characterization information helps in planning how to reduce waste, set up recycling programs, and conserve money and resources.
Information About...
- Current Disposal Composition
- 2008 Statewide Characterization Study-Report
- 2008 Statewide Characterization Study-All Tables (PDF, 150 KB)
- Statewide Summary (PDF, 56 KB)
- Statewide Details (PDF, 42 KB)
- Commercial Sector Summary (PDF, 49 KB)
- Commercial Sector Details (PDF, 36 KB)
- Residential Sector Summary (PDF, 43 KB)
- Residential Sector Details (PDF, 46 KB)
- Self-Hauled Summary (PDF, 42 KB)
- Self-Hauled Details (PDF, 45 KB)
- Generation & Disposal Rates
- Database & Tools
- Studies & Background
Last updated:
January 04, 2012
Solid Waste Characterization, http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/WasteChar/
Nancy Carr: Nancy.Carr@calrecycle.ca.gov (916) 341-6216
Solid Waste Characterization, http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/WasteChar/
Nancy Carr: Nancy.Carr@calrecycle.ca.gov (916) 341-6216