The SB 1383 Regulations identify specific activities and technologies that constitute recovery of organic waste and others that are considered landfill disposal. Under the regulations, if a technology or activity is not specifically identified in either category, an interested party may request CalRecycle to perform an evaluation of its technology to determine if it constitutes a reduction in landfill disposal, in accordance with the Article 2 requirements (Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 18983.2). In particular, the Department shall only deem a proposed operation to constitute a reduction in landfill disposal if the process or technology results in a permanent reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions equal to or greater than 0.3 MTCO₂e per short ton of organic waste.  

This item presents staff’s evaluation of an Article 2 technology determination application from H Cycle, conducted in consultation with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), as required by Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 18983.2. 

Supporting documents, including all public comments received during the comment period, are posted in the "Documents" section.