Merced County Focuses on SB 1383 Compliance and Procurement
In a recent Merced County Times article, Merced County outlines its efforts to comply with SB 1383. It also discusses the county’s new contract with Agromin to process organic materials.
Excerpt:
“Beginning this month, Merced County has contracted with Agromin, a cutting-edge ag tech company, to provide composting services that were once the sole responsibility of the county. Agromin has, in turn, partnered locally with Bowles Farms to help facilitate composting efforts.
Though it was legislated to begin in 2022, SB 1383 has been pushed back for some jurisdictions due to COVID. Merced County and incorporated cities in the county were able to sign on to this waiver as legislated in SB 619. When the waiver expires, every city or county jurisdiction will be required to have organic waste collection services in place for all residents and businesses. ‘Organic waste’ includes food, green material, landscape and pruning waste, organic textiles and carpets, lumber, wood, paper products, printing and writing paper, manure, biosolids, digestate, and sludges.”
Here’s an article link: https://bit.ly/3XRrjiD