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B. Estimates of Quantities of Solid Waste to be Source Reduced: <br /> The following table reflects very conservative <br /> estimates for diversion through source reduction because of <br /> the difficulty in measuring the effects of the chosen <br /> strategies in a rapidly growing area like San Joaquin <br /> County. <br /> TABLE 3-2 <br /> ESTIMATED WASTE STREAM REDUCTION THROUGH <br /> SOURCE REDUCTION STRATEGIES <br /> BY 1995 BY 2000 <br /> TONS PERCENT TONS PERCENT <br /> Existing Strategies 600 0.41 1,200 0.80 <br /> Variable Can Rate 600 0.41 700 0.47 <br /> Education <br /> Yard Waste Program 300 0.20 800 0.53 <br /> Instit. Paper Reduction 100 0. 07 200 0. 13 <br /> Procurement Policy Review 100 0.07 100 0.07 <br /> New Business Ordinance 100 0. 07 500 0.33 <br /> Land Use Plan Review <br /> Total: 1,800 1.23 3, 500 2.33 <br /> Not readily measurable <br /> The following table estimates the quantities and rates <br /> of diversion for the various waste types and categories <br /> that may be diverted by the County's source reduction <br /> programs. <br /> Chapter 3 Source Reduction 30 <br />