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IV. Waste Generation Characterization: <br /> The data obtained from the solid waste generation study <br /> were used to determine the total quantity of solid waste <br /> generated, diverted, and disposed of within the jurisdiction. <br /> This information was used to identify the quantities and types <br /> of materials which can be targeted to meet diversion goals. <br /> The total quantity of solid waste generated in the County <br /> unincorporated area was calculated as follows: <br /> Disposed + Diverted = Generated <br /> Therefore, the following calculations have been made <br /> based on year 1990 waste quantities: <br /> TABLE 2-8 <br /> CALCULATION OF WASTE GENERATION - 1990 <br /> COUNTY UNINCORPORATED AREA <br /> 1990 1995 2000 <br /> Activitv Tons Tons Tons <br /> Disposed <br /> Transformed 10,726 7.5 20, 015 13 .7 24, 300 16.2 <br /> Landfilled 115,856 81.0 86,579 59.2 59,972 40. 1 <br /> Total Disposed 126,582 88.5 106,594 72.9 84,272 56.3 <br /> Diverted 16,437 11.5 39 , 672 27. 1 65,315 43.7 <br /> Generated 143, 019 100. 0 146, 266 100.0 149, 587 100. 0 <br /> Of the County unincorporated area's total 1990 waste <br /> stream, 11.5% was diverted by source reduction, recycling and <br /> compost activities, 7 .5% diverted by transformation, and 81.0% <br /> was disposed of at permitted sanitary landfills. <br /> Table 2-9 presents the annual quantity of waste diverted, <br /> disposed of, and generated by waste category and type. The <br /> table also gives the percent of waste that was diverted for <br /> each waste type and category and for the total waste stream. <br /> Chapter 2 - Waste Generation 15 <br />