Organic Waste & Recycling Solutions
Organic waste recycling solutions that put your organic yard and food waste to good use.
Organic Waste
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, organic waste makes up about 30% of the waste sent to landfills. Composting is a popular way to divert organic waste from landfills and contribute to the circular economy. And we can help.
Why Should You Compost?
Reduces Greenhouse Gases
Less organic waste in landfills means fewer greenhouse gases emitted into the air.
Creates Natural Fertilizer
When composted, organic waste can be converted into a nutrient-rich fertilizer.
Minimizes Landfill Waste
Composting can reduce the waste that ends up in a landfill.
Why Should You Compost
Reduces Greenhouse Gases
Less organic waste in landfills means fewer greenhouse gases emitted into the air.
Creates Natural Fertilizer
When composted, organic waste can be converted into a nutrient-rich fertilizer.
Minimizes Landfill Waste
Composting can reduce the waste that ends up in a landfill.
Organics in Your Area
Organic waste recycling can vary by community. So be sure to check with your local organic waste recycling services. Putting items in your cart that aren’t compostable will contaminate or interfere with the organic waste recycling process. When in doubt, throw it out!
Use this list to determine what can and can’t be composted in your area:
Breaking Down the Composting Process
Breaking Down the Composting Process
Collection
Yard and food waste are collected from residents, restaurants and other businesses.
Transportation
Regular route trucks transport loads of organic waste for recycling.
Composting
Your yard and food waste is turned into nutrient-rich fertilizer that helps improve the overall quality of the soil.
Circular Economy
Our compost makes its way back into the circular economy by being marketed and sold to landscapers, golf courses, farmers and residential customers.
Organic Waste Services in California (SB 1383)
The California Senate Bill 1383 is a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP) by reducing organic waste disposal. By placing organic waste into an organics recycling cart instead of a trash cart, California residents are diverting organic waste from the landfill and reducing these harmful emissions. Many California residents and businesses are required to recycle organic waste beginning January 1, 2022.
Want to learn more about organic and food waste recycling?
Our Mission: Sustainability in Action
At Republic Services, we are on a mission to create a cleaner, safer and healthier world. Each year, we process about 2 billion pounds of yard and food waste at our organics facilities. We were recently recognized by the National Waste & Recycling Association with the 2020 Organics Recycler of the Year award for our organic’s programs across the country. We will continue to play our part in diverting organics from landfills to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. This is the commitment we have made to our environment, our customers and our communities.
