Ready, Set . . . Compost!
Posted by Eco-Products on Sep 1st 2015
Did you know large volume foodservice operators in five states are (or will soon be) required to divert their food scraps from the landfill? As a way to combat climate change, ease pressure on landfills, and create valuable soil amendment, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont have all passed laws prohibiting certain foodservice operations from sending food scraps to landfills. Effective dates and thresholds vary.
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Threshold:Commercial or public entities that generate 8+ cubic yards of organic waste per week |
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Threshold:Commercial food wholesaler or distributor, industrial food manufacturer or processor, supermarket, resort or conference center generating 104+ tons of food scraps/year (or approx 2 tons/week) that are located within 20 miles of an accepting facility |
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Threshold:Businesses and institutions generating 1+ tons of food waste per week |
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Threshold:Higher educational institutions, restaurants, commercial food wholesaler and distributors, industrial food manufacturers and processors, supermarkets, resorts, conference centers, banquet halls, religious institutions, military installations, prisons, corporations, hospitals and casinos generating 104+ tons of food scraps/year (or approx 2 tons/week) that are located within 15 miles of an accepting facility |
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Threshold:Generators of 104+ tons of food scraps/year (or approx 2 tons/week) that are located within 20 miles of an accepting facility |
