California Turns More Green Waste into Compost with Expanded Republic Services Organics Facility

Chris Seney, Director of Sustainability Innovation in Organics at Republic Services

“Each truckload of food and yard waste that arrives at Forward Landfill is transformed into nutrient-rich compost that supports local farmers, landscapers and even community projects.”

Chris Seney, Director of Sustainability Innovation in Organics at Republic Services

“This facility represents composting on a whole different scale, with the technology and capacity to process thousands of tons of material per year.”

Zoe Heller, CalRecycle Director

“The composting facility upgrade at Republic Services' Forward Landfill is a powerful example of how local partnerships help California cut pollution, expand organics recycling infrastructure and support a climate-safe future with technology that puts communities first.”

Zoe Heller, CalRecycle Director

“A local circular economy in action, this site takes in food and green waste from homes and businesses and returns finished compost back to the community to support soil health, drought resilience and local food production.”

Mario Gardea, San Joaquin County Supervisor

“This $5 million investment is an important step forward for San Joaquin County. By expanding our composting capacity, we're strengthening essential services, supporting local businesses, and investing in a cleaner, more sustainable future for the communities we serve.”