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Del Norte County's task force is gearing up to revolutionize waste management with a bold new organics plan that could reshape our community's approach to sustainability!

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Del Norte task force reviews draft organics plan, sets Sept. 8 follow-up
Task force reviewed a draft report outlining six priorities to reduce organics sent to landfill, received equipment‑purchase updates, and set a tentative next meeting for Sept. 8; the final report is due Sept. 15.
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August 19, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Beaufort County's new food-waste diversion pilot has already diverted over 30,000 pounds of waste, showcasing an innovative composting unit and a commitment to sustainability.

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Beaufort County highlights new composting program and 'Mossy' outreach campaign
Beaufort County presented a new residential food‑waste diversion program and multimedia outreach mascot called "Mossy," reporting more than 760 resident enrollments and roughly 30,000 pounds of food waste diverted since January. Staff outlined grant funding and estimated county landfill costs tied to food waste.
citizenportal.ai
August 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM
UCRRA is slashing food-waste tipping fees to $0 next year, but rising compost prices and limited processing capacity could spell trouble for the future of waste management in Ulster County.

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UCRRA to set food‑waste tipping fee at $0 next year; agency warns limited hauling and processing capacity
UCRRA Director Mark Bridal said the agency plans to reduce food‑waste tipping to $0 and increase compost sale pricing to offset costs, but he warned that limited hauling infrastructure and a pause in permitted capacity have reduced volumes and revenue.
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August 12, 2026 at 1:36 AM
A bold shift to mandatory construction-and-demolition recycling could catapult our city to the forefront of national recycling efforts, but what are the financial implications?

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Subcommittee weighs mandatory C&D recycling and expands compost pilots amid cost concerns
Officials discussed moving C&D recycling from optional to required in stages, completing waste audits, and continuing a 750-household and school composting pilot; members asked staff for economic analysis and noted landfill proximity and tip-fee implications.
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July 22, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Massachusetts is on a mission to divert 780,000 tons of food waste by 2030, but a recent panel revealed significant capacity gaps and differing opinions on tackling the challenge.

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MassDEP convenes organics panel to map capacity gaps and policy options for food‑waste diversion
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection convened a panel of composters, depackagers and digester operators to discuss closing an estimated ~270,000‑ton management shortfall to meet the state’s 2030 food‑waste diversion target; panelists agreed on outreach, zoning fixes and incentives but differed on the role of anaerobic digestion.
citizenportal.ai
July 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The Shorewood Strategic Initiatives Committee is at a crossroads, debating the future of public works funding, service levels, and the potential for a costly facility study—what will they decide?

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Shorewood committee debates DPW service levels, recycling and a proposed facility study
The Strategic Initiatives Committee discussed an itemized DPW service list and debated a proposed $150,000 facility/service-level study. Trustees weighed outsourcing vs. in-house services, in-house recycling, transfer-station feasibility and composting pilots; the committee opted to report the discussion to the Village Board without recommending a full study at this time.
citizenportal.ai
February 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Washington lawmakers are grappling with a food waste reduction bill that could cut waste by 50% by 2030, but concerns about housing instability are raising eyebrows.

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Washington lawmakers debate food waste reduction bill amid housing crisis concerns
Legislators discuss composting legislation while addressing housing stability issues in Washington.
citizenportal.ai
February 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Hamilton County is on a mission to cut food waste by 50% by 2030, transforming wasted food from landfill burden into a valuable resource for those in need.

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Hamilton County outlines plan to cut food waste 50% by 2030, highlights rescue and composting progress
On the county podcast, Resource Hamilton County’s food diversion specialist said food is the largest single waste item in local landfills, described household composting options and commercial rescue successes, and cited a county target to halve food waste by 2030.
citizenportal.ai
January 31, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The proposed FY27 budget of $26.9 million includes exciting initiatives like funding for a composting project and a shared regional housing office, but what does it mean for the community?

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County administrator presents FY27 general‑fund budget; highlights composting and regional housing office funding
The county administrator gave a high‑level FY27 budget overview citing $26.9 million in expenses, assumptions for modest COLA and utility increases, a proposed $75,000 appropriation for an Upper Cape composting project and $157,000 for a shared regional housing office; the budget moves to standing committees for detailed review.
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February 21, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Farmers in Vermont are facing a frustrating standstill as delayed composting rules hinder their ability to invest in on-farm operations, leaving them in a state of uncertainty.

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Farmers say delayed composting rules are blocking on‑farm investment
Rural Vermont told the committee that ANR has not opened rulemaking needed to implement Act 41 (2021) protections for on‑farm composting, and that uncertainty about setbacks and operations prevents farmers from investing in new facilities despite legacy operations being protected.
citizenportal.ai
January 17, 2026 at 5:22 AM