Nevada County, CA’s New Food Waste Program Transforms Trash Collection

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Since Jan. 6, waste collection services have changed for over 25,000 residents and businesses in Grass Valley and densely populated unincorporated areas of Western Nevada County. Those who subscribe to WM are now separating food waste from household trash to comply with a California mandate known as Senate Bill 1383.

On Jan. 15, the McCourtney Road Transfer Station opened new scale houses, doubling the scales available and marking the completion of the much-needed $20 million construction project. Traffic flow is improved with the addition of two lanes, inbound and outbound. Customers planning a trip to the transfer station, can sneak a peek before heading out using the live-time traffic camera.

The updated 30-year-old facility now has increased capacity to accept food waste on a large scale.  “When we all do our part to separate food waste, we’re working together to comply with the state’s mandate, and to look on the bright side, we’re helping out our planet, too,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Heidi Hall.

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