Transfer station diversion rates and reporting
El Dorado County
Summary
Diversion percentages at the county's transfer stations are stuck in the 30s, and members wanted plain-language explanations of why the numbers swing. The answer: they mostly reflect how much unsorted trash residents and contractors bring in, plus seasonality and a construction slowdown.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Falling roll-off and trash volumes can signal a slowing local economy and may pressure hauler rates over time.
Residents get a clearer picture of whether their recycling efforts are actually moving the county's numbers.
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