County Council is committed to finding alternative solutions to developing landfills in the County and effectively managing our divertible material in a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner. The proposed Organics Processing Facility (OPF) aligns with this strategy and expands our ability to manage our own waste. Benefits include:
- Local, long-term solution to securely and responsibly manage our own organic waste
- Production of nutrient-rich compost or fertilizer to enhance local soil conditions and support growing initiatives
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by shortening haulage distances
- Environmental leadership by investing in diversion
- Ability to increase diversion by adding materials to our green bin program such as pet waste, and in the long-term diapers
- Creation of local employment opportunities
- Operational flexibility and ability to adapt to growth and expansion of services
- Better control of processing costs and long-term cost savings