PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Number of days SF exceeds the state standard for particulate matter ==> Percentage of solid waste diverted from landfill   Percentage of San Franciscans surveyed who rate the cleanliness of the streets in their neighborhood as good or very good   SAN FRANCISCO RECYCLES MORE THAN HALF ITS WASTE Sources: San Francisco Department of the Environment The Department of the Environment reports that San Francisco now recycles more material than it sends to landfill. In 2002, San Francisco generated 1,880,837 tons of waste material, of which 700,521 went into landfill, while 1,180,316 tons were diverted through recycling, composting, reuse, and other efforts. This represents a diversion rate of 63 percent, up from the 52 percent reported for 2001. State law requires local governments to divert 50% of waste, and San Francisco has set a goal of 75% by 2010.     For more information: Data (Excel) San Francisco Department of the Environment Web site (http://sfgov.org/sfenvironment/index.htm)

last updated 5/25/04 Back to San Francisco Community Indicators Home Page