Tons of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) diverted from the waste stream
Measure Description/Definition
Recognizing a threat to the environment and human health, the City of Olathe established the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) division to manage potentially hazardous materials. The City encourages citizens to dispose HHW in an environmentally-responsible manner, and supports this goal through year-round and special event waste disposal programs.
This measure illustrates the tons of materials collected at the the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility that are recycled or reused instead of sent to the landfill.
Target Determination
Meet or exceed the total tons of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) that has been diverted on average over the previous 36 months.
Analysis
Through 2020, 88.20 tons of household hazardous waste (HHW) were diverted from the waste stream. This amount is less than the target. Much of this can be attributed to the impact of COVID-19, especially during the spring and summer months.
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