The Economic Times

In 2002, San Francisco pledged to reach zero waste by 2020. 18 years later, it fell short but still diverted 80% of waste from landfills and recycled 600 tonnes each day

San Francisco pursued ambitious waste reduction goals, aiming for zero waste by 2020. Mandatory recycling and composting ordinances were enacted in 2009 for residents and businesses. The city established a large urban food scraps composting collection program, processing millions of tons.