Waste diversion is a vital component of not only effective recycling but also reducing the amount of waste actually produced. The ultimate goal of waste diversion is to divert wastes from actually making their way into landfills. Waste diversion can take on a variety of forms, but may also include several treatment processes in order to prevent waste from actually going to the landfill. Waste reduction at the source is one of the most popular methods for diverting wastes from