Table 5 Comparison of MFA indicator results for different scenarios

Landfilling (t yr^− 1)

98.8

101.9

68.2

–

Landfilling with energy recovery (t yr^− 1)

–

–

–

44.8

Recycling (t yr⁻¹)

15.2

7.8

7.8

15.2

Composting (t yr⁻¹)

0

6.1

31.7

52.6

Incineration with energy recovery (t yr⁻¹)

0

2.0

31.7

42.8

Landfill ratio (%)

Total tons of SW sent directly to the landfill plus tons of rejected from other facilities divided by total tons of SW

87.8

90.6

60.6

39.8

Recycling/composting ratio (%)

Sum of tons of SW sent for recycling and composting divided by the total tons of SW

13.5

12.4

35.0

60.3

Landfill diversion ratio (%)

Sum of tons of SW not sent directly to landfill divided by total tons of SW

13.5

14.3

63.3

98.3