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indicates that 502 tons, or 0.4% of the waste stream were <br /> diverted. Chapter Three discusses these activities more <br /> fully. <br /> B. Recycling. <br /> The refuse collection companies serving the County <br /> are all addressing waste reduction through recycling. <br /> Some of the collection companies have transfer stations <br /> or recycling areas where several types of materials are <br /> diverted to recycling markets, and others are in the <br /> process of permitting such programs. Some are providing <br /> a curbside collection service for recyclable materials. <br /> The waste companies diverted approximately 11, 605 tons, <br /> or about 8% of the unincorporated area's waste stream in <br /> 1990. <br /> Other recycling programs included certified <br /> redemption centers - 1, 126 tons, County programs - 125 <br /> tons, Military Facilities - 866 tons, and other <br /> miscellaneous programs - 89 tons. The total diversion in <br /> 1990 due to recycling activities was 13,811 tons or 9. 6% <br /> of the waste stream. <br /> Table 4-1 summarizes the recycling activities in the <br /> County, and their relative contributions to the recycling <br /> totals. Existing recycling programs are discussed more <br /> fully in Chapter Four. <br /> C. Composting: <br /> Both public and private composting activities <br /> diverted a small portion of the total waste stream. In <br /> 1990, about 2, 124 tons, or 1.5% of the total waste stream <br /> was diverted. Existing Composting programs are discussed <br /> more fully in Chapter Five. <br /> Chapter 1 - Introduction 7 <br />