Percent of households participating in waste diversion programs

Participation in solid waste diversion programs is evaluated through routine audits performed annually by field staff and contractors, QAlert requests, and event participation logs.  Data is compiled from routine audits and the counting of waste carts placed curbside. This information is compiled by Solid Waste & Recycling Program staff who sort the information according to Neighborhood Associations, allowing for specific understanding of each neighborhood’s performance for targeted outreach and marketing to improve participation in solid waste diversion activities. 

This was a new performance measure in 2018, with no baseline data available.

The five-year target was established to align with the State of Florida’s mission to meet a 75% recycling rate by 2020 as outlined in the Energy, Climate Change and Economic Security Act of 2008. The Energy, Climate Change, and Economic Security Act of 2008 (House Bill 7135) was signed into law and created Section 403.7032 in the Florida Statutes. The statute directed the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a program designed to achieve the 75% recycling rate by 2020 and submit it to the Legislature for approval. DEP submitted its goal report in 2010.

The City established the target to align with the Florida State’s mission.  The Solid Waste and Recycling Program is advancing the initiative via education and outreach, the development of programs that meet neighbors demand, and a high level of operational performance.

Participation in solid waste diversion programs is evaluated through routine audits performed annually by field staff and contractors, QAlert requests, and event participation logs.