Under the new SB 1383 legislation, how do we dispose of organic waste—and how close to meeting the 2025 goals are we?
We are collecting organic waste–most of it uneaten food–in a new way. What happens to it next?
Read MoreWe are collecting organic waste–most of it uneaten food–in a new way. What happens to it next?
Read MoreNot all parts of California are the same, of course. There are heavily populated urban centers, rural areas, well-funded cities, small towns that struggle economically….
it is often difficult to make aspirational bills like SB 1383 a reality, especially in cities and counties across the state with varying degrees of resources and populations. Hard numbers give us an idea how the rollout is really going.
Local haulers will bear the biggest responsibility of SB 1383: namely collecting and disposing of organic waste. What are they already doing? what challenges do they face?
SB 1383 sets aspirational goals for California: to divert 75% of organic waste and reclaim 20% more still-edible food by 2025. But challenges remain in making it work.