Can California Recycling Programs Survive the Recession?
In January, Fresno tied with Huntington Beach for the city in California with the highest waste diversion rate. A decade ago Fresno could not meet the state’s recycling requirements. In 2006, both cities had a 71 percent recycling rate, according to the California Integrated Waste Management Board’s data. Fresno’s goal is to reach a 75 percent recycling rate by 2012.