PHOENIX, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services,
Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced the opening of California's first fully solar-powered compost
facility, which will recycle food and yard waste from the
San Diego region. Republic's new
Otay Compost Facility in Chula Vista,
Calif., will help communities meet the requirements of a new
state law mandating diversion of organic waste from landfills,
while operating completely off the grid.
"Republic Services has made a long-term commitment to increase
the recycling and circularity of key materials like organics from
the waste stream," said Pete Keller, vice president of
recycling and sustainability. "Recycling organic waste into compost
is one of the many ways we're providing sustainable solutions to
our customers in the San Diego
region, and we continue to invest in organics infrastructure across
California."
State law SB 1383 takes effect Jan. 1,
2022, and will require the majority of homes and businesses
in California to recycle their
food and yard waste. Recycling organic waste into compost creates a
nutrient-rich soil amendment, which helps preserve natural
resources and reduce water consumption. The law also requires
cities to purchase and use organics-based products like compost,
helping ensure this material is returned to the community through
the circular economy.
The Otay Compost Facility utilizes solar power to run composting
operations at the site, including fans that aerate the organic
material as well as oxygen and temperature sensors, and employs
industry-leading compost cover technology. The facility can process
100 tons of organics per day, with plans to double capacity by the
end of the year.
As a leader in the environmental services industry, Republic
Services operates 12 compost facilities, six of which are in
California. In 2020, the Company
processed more than 2.15 billion pounds of food and yard waste and
created nearly a half-million tons of compost.
Republic Services was named 2020 Organics Recycler of the Year
by the National Waste & Recycling Association, a recognition of
the Company's innovation and leadership. Organics recycling
directly supports Republic's sustainability goal to increase
recovery and circularity of key materials from the waste stream by
40% by 2030. To learn more about Republic's sustainability
platform, visit RepublicServices.com/sustainability.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental
services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides
superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
Planet® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer
and healthier world. For more information, visit
RepublicServices.com, or follow us at
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