Divert Organic Waste
By December 2022 June 2021, Public Works will fully implement organic waste diversion for all businesses and single-family homes in the County.
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Key Steps
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| Complete design for Buena Vista compost facility. |
Complete permitting for new facility and begin construction. |
Complete outreach to affected businesses and residents. |
Begin expanded collection. Send to Monterey waste management district until a new facility is completed. |
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44,569 Businesses and Homes |
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100% (44,569) |
The State mandates organics waste diversion as part of a Greenhouse Gas Reduction requirement. It is estimated that approximately 20% of California’s methane gas emissions are generated from organic waste decomposing in the landfill.