2000 waste diversion Summary. (Northern Numbers).

2000 Waste Diversion Summary (tonnes)


Household Hazardous Waste   2%
Home Composting            12%
Misc. Landfill Diversion
Diversion                  11%
Leaf, Yard & Wood Waste
Composting                 13%
Recycling (Blue Box)       62%

Source: Regional Municipality of Sudbury: Public Works Department:
Environmental Services Section (City of Greater Subdury/Keyfacts)

Note: Table made from pie chart

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