Infrastructure Focus for 2016 : New Year, New Laws for Organic Recycling in California
Among the new statutes taking effect in California during 2016 are those that improve organics management, create tax incentives to increase the state’s recycling infrastructure, and bolster the collection of waste and recycling data, according to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
As part of California’s efforts to combat climate change and move forward on the goal of 75% recycling, composting, or source reduction of solid waste, CalRecycle is working with local government partners and industry to expand California’s recycling infrastructure and keep methane-emitting food and other organic waste out of landfills.
CalRecycle said that each of its new laws promises to be a valuable tool in implementation of the state’s overall waste management strategy.
"These new laws encourage innovation and strengthen California’s role as the nationwide leader in sustainable living," commented Scott Smithline, CalRecycle director.
"We’re excited to work alongside local jurisdictions to support the siting of new recycling-related infrastructure in California. Not only will this effort create new jobs, but it will reduce the amount of readily recyclable materials and organic waste that get sent to landfills and turn these valuable materials into new products, compost, fertilisers, and biofuels instead," he added
