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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works' mission is to deliver regional infrastructure and services improving the quality of life for more than ten million people in Los Angeles County. Environmental services is one of our core service areas, where we strive to lead, inspire, and support our communities toward a healthy, waste-free future.  

EVENTS

California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) 42nd Annual Conference and Tradeshow
July 26-29, 2018
Oakland, CA
For more information on this event, please visit the website:
https://crra.wildapricot.org/event-2724870

WASTECON 2018
August 20-23, 2018
Nashville, TN
For more information on this event, please visit the website:
https://swana.org/Events/WASTECON.aspx

BioCycle Refor18
October 15-18, 2018
Raleigh, NC
For more information on this event, please visit the website:
http://www.biocyclerefor.com/

Resource Recycling Conference
October 22-24, 2018
St. Louis, MO
For more information on this event, please visit the website:
http://rrconference.com/

US Biogas 2018
November 5-6, 2018
San Diego, CA
For more information on this event, please visit the website:
http://events.newenergyupdate.com/biogas/

Southern California Waste Management Forum (SCWMF) Annual Conference & Exhibit
November 14, 2018
Pomona, CA
For more information on this event, please visit the website:
https://www.scwmf.org/annual-conference-exhibit

NEWS

CalRecycle Funds Anaerobic Digestion projects

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has awarded more than $25 million in California Climate Investments to bolster organics recycling infrastructure in the state and rescue edible food for Californians in need. The projects in 10 California communities are set to transform nearly a half-million tons of discarded food, green waste, and other organic materials into value-added products like biofuel, compost, fertilizers, and soil amendments.  To read more, click here.

CCST Report Assesses Specifications for Biomethane in California Common Carrier Pipelines

The California Council on Science and Technologys recent report reviews the minimum heating values for pipeline injection of biomethane and the maximum siloxane concentrations for biomethane.  The report also summarizes options for blending biomethane to meet California standards, as well as alternatives to upgrading and pipeline injection of biomethane. Additionally, the report describes current State and Federal programs that significantly subsidize biomethane for transportation.  To read more, click here.

California Judge Denies Petition to Stop $120M Waste Management Facility

A judge in California's Alameda County Superior Court has denied a legal petition by two Bay Area recycling advocates, seeking to halt a $120 million mixed waste facility proposed by Waste Management. The 62,000-square-foot project, which will include both an anaerobic digester and an in-vessel composting system to process recovered organics, would be located next to the company's transfer station in San Leandro.  To read more, click here.

Fiberight, CP Group CEOs: Why New Maine Project is Built for this Market Moment

With increasing disposal prices and foreign import restrictions, a new recycling facility that includes anaerobic digestion and biofuel production is underway in northern Maine. The facility is expected to be up and running by the end of this year.  The 144,000-square-foot facility is designed to be adaptable based on future market trends and changes.  To read more, click here.