Category: Policies

This session shares insights from California’s SB 54 compost infrastructure needs assessment, highlighting facility capacity gaps, contamination challenges, and priority investment areas. It explores how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs can support composters and offers guidance on engaging in EPR rulemaking to secure resources and strengthen composting infrastructure. The content of this course is covered… Continue reading POL.246-From Promises to Payment: Powering Composting with Produce…-AC26.USCC

CalRecycle Director Zoe Heller opens the conference with a keynote highlighting California’s leadership in organics recycling and the growing national momentum for composting. She will discuss the benefits of a circular system for soils, agriculture, and climate, while addressing challenges like contamination and behavior change. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical perspective on sustaining and… Continue reading POL.250-Closing Keynote – Industry Outlook – Zoe Heller – Director…-AC26.USCC

This session provides an overview of California’s SB 1383 organics diversion and procurement requirements, including updates from AB 2346 (2025). It shares survey results from composters, cities, and stakeholders on how these requirements are affecting markets, feedstock, contamination, compliance strategies, and funding. Attendees will learn about implementation challenges and discover lessons from cities and composters… Continue reading POL.249-State-mandated Procurement Implementation Insights from Ci…-AC26.USCC

This session examines how California’s SB 1383 has reshaped the compost market through mandatory organic waste diversion and procurement requirements. It will explore industry challenges and opportunities, including strategies for increasing organic waste supply despite limited facility capacity. The session will highlight innovative compost and mulch distribution approaches—such as free residential giveaways, farm incentives, and… Continue reading POL.248-How Composters are Meeting SB 1383 Supply and Demand Requi…-AC26.USCC

This session covers New York State’s evolving food scraps and donation laws, including expanded requirements for businesses generating 1 ton (2027) and 0.5 tons (2029) of food waste per week and increased service distances. It highlights lessons learned, early data on food donation and recycling, and the statewide compost market assessment examining production, pricing, and… Continue reading POL.247-New York State Takes Action-AC26.USCC

This session provides an update on the evolving legal landscape of PFAS in organics. It covers state legislative developments, potential enforcement tools under new and existing laws, and emerging private litigation, including product liability claims. Attendees will gain insights into regulatory trends, enforcement risks, and best practices for navigating PFAS-related legal challenges in the organics… Continue reading POL.245-From the Fields to the Courtroom: The Growing Battle Over …-AC26.USCC

Mapping feedstock availability in California revealed about 65 million tons of underutilized agricultural and forestry materials annually. This data supported policy changes allowing agricultural composters to accept off-site materials during biomass surges. By aligning composting capacity with when and where materials are generated, the approach increases organics processing capacity, reduces hauling distances, strengthens local economies,… Continue reading POL.244-Potential Changes to California Legislation SB 279-AC26.USCC

This webinar will provide critical insights into the evolving landscape of PFAS regulations and their impact on composting operations.Speakers: Jeff Wilson, Dr. Youn Jeong Choi, Jess Anderson, Linda Norris-WaldtDuration: 60 minutesCredits: 1.0Member Price: $60.00Non-Member Price: $105.00Purchase Course Now