California AB643 mandates organic waste reduction and composting to combat climate change.

California AB643 focuses on reducing short-lived climate pollutants by increasing the procurement of recovered organic waste products. It sets specific targets for jurisdictions to procure organic waste products, including compost and mulch, to meet or exceed their procurement targets. The bill allows local jurisdictions to count certain compost and mulch towards their targets, provided they meet specific criteria. It also provides flexibility for rural jurisdictions and allows for the use of local waste characterization studies to determine procurement targets.

California AB643 mandates organic waste reduction and composting to combat climate change.

California AB643 focuses on reducing short-lived climate pollutants by increasing the procurement of recovered organic waste products. It sets specific targets for jurisdictions to procure organic waste products, including compost and mulch, to meet or exceed their procurement targets. The bill allows local jurisdictions to count certain compost and mulch towards their targets, provided they meet specific criteria. It also provides flexibility for rural jurisdictions and allows for the use of local waste characterization studies to determine procurement targets.