Meanwhile, the county has also been investing in recycling and composting-related improvements that the zero waste master plan aims to build on. County officials worked with zero waste plan development consultant WSP to build the plan. 1.86 million Tons of material diverted for recycling in 2024, the baseline year used for the plan’s recycling rate goals. More focus on organics diversion and food recovery plansNew requirements for organics diversion is another key piece of the zero waste plan, officials said. The zero waste plan offers other ideas on how to partner with community groups to leverage existing waste diversion programs and build them into bigger, more accessible services.