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Report on 2005 SCORE Programs

Data and analysis of solid waste management activities in Minnesota that involved SCORE funding in CY 2005.

The state's total waste generation topped 6 million tons for the first time (6,085,744 tons, +1.8%); state population increased just 1.2% in 2005.
Per capita generation increased to 2,338 pounds of waste and recycleables for each Minnesota resident (+0.6%).
The state's SCORE recycling rate is 48.5%, (+0.5%). Greater Minnesota counties report a combined recycling rate of 49.7%; Metropolitan Area counties recycled 48% of their waste.
Statewide collection of recycleable materials totaled 2,491,798 tons (+3%).
After recycling, 3,593,946 tons of waste remained for disposal: Landfills (59.1%) and waste-to-energy facilities (34.6%) handled most of it.
State and county spending on SCORE-related programs rose to $54.3 million (+6%). The increase is due entirely to new county funding.