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Agency adopts 2025 diversion plan after Waste Connections reports strong recycling results
Summary
The board approved the agency's 2025 diversion plan after Waste Connections reported exceeding the 2% diversion target by 35.57%, diverting about 4,883 tons of recyclables and nearly 1,400 tons via alternative daily cover; staff and Waste Connections plan more public signage and an educational video.
The Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency on April 6 approved its 2025 diversion plan after Waste Connections reported the contractor exceeded the plan's 2% diversion target by 35.57%.
Agency staff said the diversion baseline was based on about 7,000 tons of material. Waste Connections reported nearly 4,883 tons of recyclables were processed and that alternative daily cover accounted for roughly 1,400 tons of material diverted from landfill cover. Staff also highlighted program wins: the swap shop exceeded its five-ton goal by 9.43 tons, and the "Got Books" program met its goal and continues partnerships with Little Free Libraries and other outlets.
Amanda Garrett, district manager for Greenway East of Tehama (Waste Connections), told the board, "Our team has done a fantastic job in kind of crushing our numbers again this year." She said once the board approves the diversion plan it is the contractor's responsibility to execute it and that the contractor will continue education, interpretive signs and an educational video planned for the year.
The board moved and approved the diversion plan by roll call. Staff said they will proceed with signs near the agency office and continue outreach to school groups and the public.
