Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reductions

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1 Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reductions Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP): Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reductions Green Summit Conference April 9, 2018 Marshalle Graham Senior Environmental Scientist CalRecycle

2 Overview What is SB 1383? Organic Waste: Answering The Basics: Who? What? When? Why? Where? How? Unpacking The Regulations

3 What Is SB 1383? Required ARB to present a plan to reduce shortlived climate pollutant emissions below 2013 levels by Plan approved March Requires reductions of: Methane by 40% Hydroflourocarbons by 40% Anthropogenic black carbon by 50% Requires ARB work with other agencies to meet required reductions CDFA PUC, CEC CalRecycle 3

4 Organic Waste: SB 1383 Requirements WHO WHAT? WHEN WHERE WHY HOW The Basics Who is impacted by this? What does the law require What is organic waste How much material? When do we need to achieve this? Where will it go? Why are we doing this? How do we do this? Unpacking the Regulations Legal Requirements For the Regulations CalRecycle Approach Entities Included In Regulations Key Regulatory Policies 4

5 Who? Who Is Impacted By This? Everyone! Consumers Local Governments Solid Waste Industry Food Recovery Organizations State Entities End-Users

6 What? What does SB 1383 Require? HSC (a) 50% reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by % reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by percent improvement in edible food recovery by PRC (a)(2) 6

7 What? What Is Organic Waste? Green materials Wood waste Food materials Fiber (Paper and Cardboard) 7

8 What? How Much Material? +/- 23 Million Tons of Organic Waste +/- 66% of Total Disposal Special Waste, HHW, 0.4% 5.0% Inerts and Other, 8.0% Mixed Residue, 3.0% Paper, 17.4% Glass, 2.5% Lumber, 11.9% Metal, 3.1% Plastic, 10.4% Other Organic, 19.3% Electronics, 0.9% 8 Food, 18.1%

9 What? How Much Material? Projected Organics Recycling Capacity Needed? 2020 Additional (+/-)10 Million TPY 2025 Additional (+/-)20 Million TPY (growing each year thereafter)

10 When? When do we need to achieve this by? Key Dates for SB Organic Waste Disposal Base Year Present Informal and formal rulemaking process January 1, percent reduction in disposal of organic waste July 1, 2020 CalRecycle and ARB analysis on market conditions January 1, 2022 Regulations and CalRecycle enforcement take effect January 1, 2024 Regulations may require locals to take enforcement January 1, Percent reduction in disposal of organic waste 20 Percent increase in edible food recovery 10

11 Why? Why Are We Doing This? Achieving SB 1383 Organic Waste Reductions Reduces landfill emissions by 4 MMTCO2e in Avoids 14 MMTCO2e emissions over the lifetime of waste decomposition. Help reduce your CH4 emissions by reducing waste to landfills! 11

12 Where? Where Will This Material Go? Existing Infrastructure Approximately 180 composting facilities 25 permitted to accept food waste 14 operational digesters Existing WWTPs & Other infrastructure New Infrastructure Facilities Needed to Handle Additional 10 million tons At 500 TPD 180,000 TPY ~50 expansions or new At 300 TPD 100,000 TPY ~ 100 expansions or new At 1000 TPD 365,000 TPY ~ 30 expansions or new expansions or new facilities needed

13 HOW? How Do We Do This??? Unpacking The Regulations Legal Requirements For the Regulations CalRecycle Approach Entities Included In Regulations Key Regulatory Policies

14 SB 1383 Regulations: Legal Requirements What does the law require of the regulations? The Legislation Requires: Methane based disposal and recycling measurements Source reduction of edible food disposal (2025 target of 20% ) 2014 baseline measurements of organic waste disposal (no generation growth) The Legislation Precludes: Placing an individual recycling rate mandate on each jurisdiction Good Faith Effort compliance (AB 939 Review mechanism) Placing a numeric organic waste disposal limit on landfills The regulations and CalRecycle Enforcement do not take effect until Required enforcement by local government until

15 SB 1383 Regulations: CalRecycle Approach Distribute responsibility among the waste sector Preserve existing regulatory relationships and structures Mirror existing local models 15

16 SB 1383 Regulations: Entities Entities Included In SB 1383 Regulations Cities and Counties Local Enforcement Agencies Generators (Commercial and Residential) Haulers Solid Waste Facilities and Recyclers Food Recovery Organizations End-users of Recycled Organic Products 16

17 SB 1383 Regulations: Policy Key SB 1383 Regulatory Concepts Methane Based Disposal and Recycling Quantification Collection Requirements Planning Requirements Market Development, Market Barriers, and Procurement Edible Food Recovery Solid Waste Facility Standards Enforcement Reporting 17

18 SB 1383 Regulations: Policy Collection Requirements & Solid Waste Facility Requirements Collection Requirements Solid Waste Facility Standards Mandatory collection for ALL residential and commercial generators Report on recovery of organic waste from mixed collection loads Source Separation (separate bin for organic waste) Mixed Waste (w/ performance standards) Direct Jurisdiction oversight of hauler operations Report on receipt of contaminated loads Minimum level of cleanliness for outbound recovered organics Mandatory monitoring for contamination 18

19 SB 1383 Regulations: Policy Edible Food Recovery Requirements Requirements for Local Jurisdictions Programs Education Planning Coordination Requirements for commercial generators of edible food Make arrangements with charitable organizations 19

20 SB 1383 Regulations: Policy Market Development: Market Barriers and Procurement Market Barriers Prohibit ordinances & policies that restrict the recycling and transportation of organic waste, as well as edible food recovery Procurement Required Local Government Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste Products Compost RNG Recycled Content Paper 20

21 SB 1383 Regulations: Policy Enforcement CalRecycle Enforcement Takes Effect 2022 Direct Oversight of jurisdictions Direct Oversight of entities outside a Jurisdictions Authority Indirect Oversight of entitles subject to a jurisdictions authority Enforcement based on Objective Regulatory requirements Jurisdiction Enforcement Ordinance, policy or enforceable mechanism. Direct Oversight of haulers, generators and other entities within their authority Minimum education and outreach Compliance structure must include penalties by 2024 Solid Waste Facilities Expanded oversight role for LEAs 21

22 How to Participate and Where to Get More Information: Webpage: Listserv: 52 Inbox:

23 Farm to Fork: What to do with Food After the Fork? ILG Resources for Local Officials Christal Love Lazard, Associate Program Manager Sustainable Communities Program Green Summit Conference Monday, April 9, 2018 Sacramento, CA

24 The Institute for Local Government ILG is the non-profit training and education affiliate of

25 Resource for county and city officials and staff What ILG Does Peer-to-peer learning through case stories, conference sessions and technical assistance Insert Icons?

26 Beacon Program 131 cities and counties Sustainability Best Practices Framework Climate Investment Workshops Healthy Communities Recycling Resources Sustainability Program

27 State Agency Partnerships California Public Utilities Commission: Beacon Climate Action, Energy and Sustainability Program Strategic Growth Council: CalRecycle: Recycling Resources for Local Agencies

28 Model General Plan or Ordinance Goals and Policies Model Local Permit Requirements Model Definitions Model Location, Development, and Operations Standards Compliance with Other State, Regional and Local Regulations

29 Explain Connections between Recycling, Climate and Economic Development Accessible Resource for Policy Makers and the Public Useful Tool to Illustrate the Needs and Benefits of Recycling and Composting Programs and Facilities

30 Anaerobic Digestion Converts Organic and Food Waste into Energy and Compost What is Anaerobic Digestion? Anaerobic Digestion and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Encouraging Anaerobic Digestion Projects in California Communities Financing Options Advice and Lessons Learned

31 Simple Graphic to Illustrate the Recycling Facility Planning and Siting Process Useful Tool for Policy Makers and the Public Helpful Resource for Public Meetings

32 Overview of Recycling Program and Facility Funding Options Funding Local Recycling Programs Financing Recycling Facilities Resources to Learn More

33 Financing and Siting Recycling Facilities Case Stories and Examples Drawn from California Cities and Counties Offers Advice and Lessons Learned Contact Information for Each Case Story

34 Briefing Paper on Permitting Requirements Helpful Resource for Policy Makers, Planners, Regulators and Applicants Overview of Recycling Facilities Different Types of Facilities Different Types of State and Local Permits Other Permits Required for Recycling Facilities Resources to Learn More

35 To Learn More: ca-ilg.org/recycling Thank you!