WHCA Webinar: Washington’s Organics Management Laws
Join us on July 9 at 2:00 pm for a WHCA Webinar in collaboration with the State Department of Ecology (Ecology). Register now:
This free, 60-minute session will be an overview of Washington’s new Organics Management Laws (OMLs) and how they are being implemented statewide. Lead by Olvia Carros, Organics & Food Center Specialist, this webinar will be your chance to learn how OMLs are impacting skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The team at Ecology are committed to ensuring that our sector is well prepared to implement OMLs and avoid penalties for noncompliance.
Background:
Under the Climate Commitment act, Ecology has been working to educate businesses on the OMLs, including said collection requirements for facilities producing organic waste of 96 gallons or more on a weekly basis. This means providers in some areas must arrange for waste removal and collection services through their local jurisdiction if they have not already done so.
These collection requirements pertain to a specifically designated Business Organic Management Area (BOMA). As of last July, the BOMA includes much of the western and central portion of our state. However, this area continues to be reevaluated by Ecology on an annual schedule based on locally available waste disposal services and receptacle capacities. Meaning, it can and will expand, covering more facilities, cities, and counties.
See if your facility is impacted here: Business Organic Management Area. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Aidan Swayne. We look forward to seeing you this July 9. We thank Ecology for being available to educate our members and answer your questions; come prepared!
