Composting yard trimmings and food residuals for greater diversion

Article Abstract:

Production processes of the composting plant Z-Best Products Co. are presented. Z-Best's San Jose, California facility accepts yard waste resulting primarily from city curbside collection, separates food residuals from other wastes; finished compost is field-tested on various crops and marketed to the landscaping and agricultural industries.

California, Yard waste, Yard wastes, San Jose, California, Z-Best Products Co.

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Managing the organic fraction of municipal solid waste

Article Abstract:

The Landfill Directive and the Biowaste Directive, as well as the Soil Protection Strategy, from the European Commission (EC) have had a major impact on the quantities and methods of managing organic residues. The implementation of the directives and guidelines in the European Union (EU) has increased the use of biological waste processing in Europe.

Europe, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government domestic functions, Government regulation, Refuse systems, Legal/Government Regulation, Pollutants produced & recycled, Solid Waste Landfill, Solid Waste Collection, Municipal Solid Waste, Laws, regulations and rules, European Union. European Commission, Environmental policy, Sanitary landfills, Municipal solid wastes

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Adding food residuals to yard trimmings composting

Article Abstract:

Food residual products are a cost-effective addition to yard trimming composting methods. They benefit the compost manufacturing process and provided added value in the production cycle. Composting plants can incorporate food residuals into compost mixtures during the production cycle without making any significant increase to process cost.

Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling

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