Recycling Rate Calculator
Calculate waste diversion rate from stream-by-stream composition data including recycling and composting.
Inputs
tons/year
tons/year
tons/year
tons/year
tons/year
tons/year
tons/year
Results
Diversion Rate
36%
Performance Rating
Average
Total Diverted3,600 tons
Total Landfilled6,400 tons
Recyclables Revenue$260,500
Landfill Cost Savings$198,000
Total Economic Benefit$458,500
CO₂e Avoided7,410 tons
Energy Saved35,690 million BTU
Metals Rate4%
Glass Rate2%
Compost Rate8%
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Total Waste Generated (tons/year) for your facility, municipality, or program.
- Input tons/year recycled for each material stream: Paper & Cardboard, Plastics, Metals, and Glass.
- Add Organics Composted (tons/year) and Other Diverted Materials to capture all diversion pathways.
- Review Diversion Rate (%) to see your overall performance against common targets (50% for many jurisdictions, 75%+ for zero-waste goals).
- Check Performance Rating to benchmark your program against national and regional peers.
- Use the breakdown chart to identify which material streams offer the greatest opportunity for improvement.
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