SB 1046 Highlights California’s Need for Additional Composting Capacity and Streamlined Review of Organics Recovery Projects
January 2, 2025 – ArticleWaste Advantage Magazine
Environmental Partner Noah Perch-Ahern authored an article for January's issue of Waste Advantage Magazine. He discussed how California Senate Bill 1383, aimed at reducing methane and other emissions through green waste diversion, has faced challenges in implementation due to insufficient composting facilities and stringent permitting requirements under laws like CEQA.
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SB 1383 was an ambitious piece of legislation that continues to make California a leader in environmental progress. However, local governments are facing challenges to comply. SB 1046 and the completion of CalRecycle’s PEIR will hopefully go a long way towards fixing those issues.
