Recycling Numbers

Each year the Capital Region Solid Waste Management Partnership (CRSWMP) must submit a report to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation on the progress of the recycling programs within the planning unit. The success of these programs is measured through the amount of recyclable materials diverted* from the landfill. Our Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP)** sets goals for the CRSWMP to follow with a goal of reaching 65% by the year 2020. Below is our progress to date.

Year	Diversion Goal	Actual Diversion Rate	Annual Diversion Report
2008	34%	37%	2008 DEC Report
2009	40%	46.4%	2009 DEC Report
2010	45%	52.1%	2010 DEC Report
2011	47%	55.2%	2011 DEC Report
2012	50%	59.2%	2012 DEC Report

Each year we solicit input from as many commercial, industrial and institutional entities within the planning unit as possible in order to gage how much they are recycling. This data is then included in the report to DEC. NOTE: This information is used only for reporting purposes and is not a recycling audit.

If you fit the above criteria and would like to help us achieve our goals we invite you to fill out the survey below. If you have already done so we thank you for your support in this effort.

Click here to download the 2013 recycling company survey

Click here to download the 2013 commercial, industrial & institutional survey

*Diverted- material that is recycled instead of placed in the landfill.

** For more information on CRSWMP Solid Waste Management Plan or to view the plan click here