Identifies methods for local communities to increase their waste diversion rates through organic materials recycling and composting. Includes sections on organic materials reduction and reuse, residential, and commercial programs, with a case study of San Jose. One of 24 studies showcasing successful recycling and waste reduction programs developed by local and regional government to achieve California's 50 percent waste diversion goals. The studies were developed with the support of the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
