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Section 2 Local Waste Reduction Goals increase in the per capita disposal rate. This can be directly evidenced by the surge in building construction and subsequent increase in C&D disposal (993 tons in FY 1996- 97 vs. 90,040 tons in FY 2000-01). Another product of a strong economy is an increase in manufacturing output, which will inevitably result in an increase in commercial waste generation and disposal. Although the sudden increase in the per capita disposal rate was unforeseen, the original constraints to waste reduction referenced above are still valid. The consensus among the plan participants is that this unusually high per capita disposal rate will somewhat diminish over time and that the 5% reduction goal is still obtainable. Assuming that the per capita disposal rate of 1.50 is the worst-case scenario, a 5% reduction would lower the rate to 1.45. Based on this worst-case rate, the targeted waste reduction for FY 2005-06, 2009-10, and 2014-15 would be as shown below in Table 7: Table 7. Targeted Waste Reduction, FY 2005-06, 2009-10 and 2014-15 CALCULATIONS FY 2005-06 I FY 2009-10 FY 2014-15 FY 2001-02 per capita disposal rate 1.50 1.50 1.50 Targeted per capita disposal rate 1.45 1.45 1.45 Population projections 150,296 166,897 185,714 Projected tonnages at FY 2001-02 225,d~ 250,345 278,571 disposal rate Projected tonnages at goal disposal 217,929 242,000 269,285 rate Targeted annual tonnage reductions 7,515 8,345 9,286 (line 4 - line 5) The method for achieving a 5% reduction in the per capita waste disposal rate relies on the continuation and expansion of recyclable materials collection and a decrease in the amount of construction and demolition material that is landfilled. Essential success factors include public participation and outreach programs aimed at educating both the public and private sectors. P ~Cabatrus. 1278~38870 Ul~lale So,id Wa~e Man Ptan, Ame~dmenl 21~'eporls~Dmlt Refx)H~Sectlon 2 doc 2-3