Californians are now required to dispose of their organic waste, like food scraps, in specific bins.
Green bins are becoming more common across San Diego County, since a bill to reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfills came into effect last year. But do you know what can go in them? KPBS reporter, Claire Strong, went to find out.went into effect requiring all residents and businesses to reduce the amount of organic waste they send to landfills.
When your green bin for organic waste arrives will depend on where you live and your housing situation.the city has already started distributing green bins, but if you haven’t received one yet don’t worry. They are being delivered over the next few months and Deputy Director of Environmental Services Ken Prue said all residents will have received their bins by the end of July. City residents will also receive a kitchen pail to put food scraps.
EDCO, the waste hauler that services most of North County, operates an anaerobic digestion facility, where organic waste is broken down by bacteria in an oxygen-free environment. The resulting methane emissions are captured and then converted into natural gas fuel used by EDCO trucks.“Start with a little bin under your sink and start with the little food scraps from chopping,” she said. “Soon you will discover, ‘Oh now I’m done with dinner, maybe I can scrape my plate scrapings in there.
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