How do I explain to elected officials that “diversion rates” will no longer be used by CIWMB?
Remember that disposing less generally means that you are diverting more! So now, you should be thinking that if your per capita disposal rate is less than your target, then that means you’re doing a great job with your programs and that is great news! Under the old system, the objective was to be at or above a 50 percent diversion rate. Under the new system the objective is to be below your jurisdiction’s 50 percent equivalent per capita disposal target. In cases where disposal does increase above your target, the Board will work with you to determine the cause(s) of disposal increase.
