WHY COMPOST?

Approximately 30 million tons of waste is sent to landfills in California each year, of which more than 30% is organic and compostable material. Additionally, the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the decomposition of organic waste in landfills have been identified as a significant source of emissions contributing to global climate change. These requirements will help California and our community reach its goal of 50% waste diversion by 2020 and 75% organics diversion by 2025.