Recycling department must let cities count biomethane toward organic waste buying goals
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery must amend its rules so cities and counties can count pipeline biomethane made only from organic waste kept out of landfills toward their recovered organic waste buying targets.
Who it affects
The state recycling department, and cities and counties
When
January 1, 2027 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law
- : Law took effect
- : Deadline: state rules must let biomethane count toward organic waste targets
Official text
California AB 70: Solid waste: organic waste: diversion: biomethane.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.