Managing organic residuals in California

About 35% of California's waste stream is organic. Currently, about 40% of this component is still being landfilled. Composting has been prioritized by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), which has developed a six-target plan to deliver between 5-7 million tons more of org...

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Published inBioCycle Vol. 41; no. 10; pp. 36 - 45
Main Authors LEVENSON, Howard, ORR, William R
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Emmaus, PA JG Press 01.10.2000
J.G. Press Inc
Subjects
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Biological treatment of sewage sludges and wastes
Biotechnology
Composting
Contractors
Diversion programs
Environment and pollution
Environmental protection
Exact sciences and technology
Feeds
Food programs
Food waste
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General treatment and storage processes
Industrial applications and implications. Economical aspects
Landscaping
Local government
Onsite
Outreach services
Pollution
Quality management
Raw materials
Regions
State government
Waste management industry
Wastes
Yard waste
California
United States
North America
America
United States > US
Waste management
Composting
Waste treatment
Upgrading
Waste reuse
Solid waste
Organic wastes
Mulching
Biological treatment
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Summary:About 35% of California's waste stream is organic. Currently, about 40% of this component is still being landfilled. Composting has been prioritized by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), which has developed a six-target plan to deliver between 5-7 million tons more of organics annually. The targets are increasing on-site management of organics within the commercial landscaping industry; reduce the waste of commercial and institutional food; improve the quality of feedstocks; assure a balanced regulatory framework; increase compost use in agriculture; and increase compost use in landscaping and other markets. An aggressive organics management program can be initiated within the public education system, and through partnerships with other agencies/businesses.
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ISSN:0276-5055