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Calculation method
Diversion rate = (recycled + composted) ÷ total waste × 100.
Your result
Waste diversion rate
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Total diverted
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Disposal
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Recycled
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Composted
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The result is capped at 100% for display if entered diversion quantities exceed total waste. Check source data for a physical mass balance.
How to use this calculator
What to enter
Enter or select the following as requested: Total waste; Recycled; Composted. Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.
What the result means
The environmental or resource result is an estimate based on the activity quantities and factors entered or built into the tool. Emission factors, regional energy mixes, and local conditions can change the result; check the assumptions and reporting period.
When to use it
Use this to estimate resource use or compare scenarios. For formal reporting, use current region- and method-specific factors and document the assumptions.