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D. Discussion of Existing Special Waste Program: <br />Currently, there is a great deal of diversion <br />activity for various types of special waste generated <br />within the unincorporated County. Some of the activity <br />may or may not be credited toward the diversion goals of <br />the ACT, depending on the interpretation of current and <br />future legislation. Several statutes were enacted during <br />1990 through 1992 that dealt with what can and cannot be <br />counted toward diversion. Yet confusion still exists and <br />additional legislation is pending on this issue. <br />Therefore, it is difficult at this time to determine what <br />may be countable towards meeting waste diversion goals by <br />1995. <br />Based on interpretation from the CIWMB staff, some <br />current diversion programs may count toward meeting the <br />goals, if the special wastes were found in the disposal <br />waste stream and if a diversion program existed in <br />January of 1990. If both conditions are met, then the <br />entire diversion may count (See CIWMB letter - Appendix <br />2). Three waste types that make up a large portion of <br />the waste stream fall within this category. They are <br />scrap yard metals, cannery food wastes, and inert <br />materials. Although they may be countable at this time, <br />it is unknown whether they may be countable by 1995. <br />Therefore, most tables and calculations throughout this <br />Element assume that the special wastes will not be <br />counted toward diversion. However, it is the intent of <br />the County to count all special wastes that are allowable <br />by 1995. Diversion calculations with and without <br />inclusion of special wastes were presented in the <br />introductory chapter of this Element. <br />Following is a discussion of the special wastes that <br />are generated within the unincorporated County for which <br />Chapter 6 - Special Wastes 6 <br />