How much money is needed to fund getting to 70% diversion?
The City needs to cover off the existing cost of solid waste programs and services, which is approximately $183.5 million a year, plus pay for the expansion of diversion initiatives, which is estimated to be an additional $54 million annually. Of the $54 million, $30 million is to come from the residential sector (i.e. homes with up to eight dwelling units) and $24 million is to come from multi-residential sector (i.e. buildings with nine or more dwelling units).
