Performance-based compost regulations describe standards to be met without imposing restrictions on the exact way to meet those standards. Several states in the Pacific Northwest (such as Washington and Oregon), as well as Ohio in the Midwest have implemented performance-based standards, thereby acknowledging that no one regulatory model is best for every facility. These rules foster innovation and take into account the distinct characteristics of one composting site versus another, such as local climate and soil type.
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- Seminario web: Vías de autorización estatal para promover el compostaje en las explotaciones agrícolas explores models from around the country and the impact these rules are having on advancing on-farm composting.
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California – Composting Rules
California’s regulations are written to encourage the production of high quality compost. Like other composters around the US, operations in California are required to meet certain performance standards of materials management so as to protect public safety and environmental health. California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s regulations (Title 14, Division 7, Chapter 3.1) require that compost products meet certain standards that protect public health and safety. … Leer más
Ohio: Normas sobre compostaje
In the Midwest, Ohio’s composting regulations (OAC Chapter 3745-560) are a great model for the region and other parts of the country. Officials have designed rules to suit various land uses (i.e. rural, suburban, urban) and made special effort to adapt to contemporary community needs via permit exemptions. … Leer más
Oregon – Composting Rules
Oregon’s composting regulations aim to facilitate composting while preventing public nuisance issues and any adverse environmental consequences from materials mismanagement. Described here are Oregon’s conditional exemptions for small-scale and agricultural compost facilities, specific site requirements needed to receive an operating permit, and ongoing performance standards for facilities to maintain. … Leer más
Washington – Composting Rules
Washington has comprehensive composting regulations that facilitate composting by conditionally exempting several types of composting facilities – including those that process limited amounts of food scraps – from the requirement to obtain a permit. Washington also aims to protect the environment and human health by requiring composters to test for pathogens and adhere to specific performance-based standards.… Leer más