Following the passage of California’s organic waste law SB 1383, municipalities, businesses and the recycling industry are working to meet the legislation’s requirements.
Orange County Waste and Recycling has announced a collaborative effort with Agromin Corporation, the state’s largest organics recycler, to expand compost and mulch distribution to bulk customers. The public-private partnership aims to bring locally produced compost through distribution to farmers, landscapers, municipalities and other large-scale clients.
Tom Koutroulis, OCWR director, said participating residents are advancing California’s goals under SB 1383 and “facilitating a change in the waste and recycling industry.”
“Our partnership with Agromin is a perfect example of how local government and private industry can work together to expand our organics recycling program and product distribution,” he said in a statement.
Koutroulis added that organic material will be used in residential and public landscaping projects throughout Southern California. As part of the partnership, Oxnard-based Agromin will identify and connect the large-scale customers needed to scale the collaboration, targeting farms, parks, soil blenders and municipal landscaping operations, according to the company.
OCWR’s organics products from the agency’s composting facilities in Brea, Irvine and San Juan Capistrano are compliant with the USDA’s National Organic Program, officially OMRI Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute and licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The products are approved for use in compliance with the USDA National Organic Program.
Agromin CEO Bill Camarillo echoed Koulreoulis’ sentiments, stating the company is “proud to partner” with the country waste services provider.
“Together, we’re supporting healthy soil, sustainable farming and a cleaner environment,” he said.
