In support of its goal to increase by 350,000 tons per year the amount of organic material diverted from disposal statewide by 2020, the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) promotes residential, commercial and institutional composting, recycling and reuse of grass clippings, yard wastes, food materials and other organics.
Home Composting & Green Landscaping
Learn about back yard and worm bin composting, sustainable lawn and garden practices, Christmas tree recycling, how to get a low-cost compost bin, more.
Commercial, Instutitional & Agricultural Composting & Organics
Information about agricultural, commercial and municipal compost sites, food material management, the annual Organics Recycling Summit, more.
Composting & Recycling Facility Annual Reporting
Notification, registration and reporting forms for compost sites, recycling processors and wood-chipping/shredding operations.
Financial & Technical Assistance for Anaerobic Digestion Projects
A matrix of grant, loan and assistance programs available to renewable energy developers who are proposing organics processing projects.
Massachusetts Waste Disposal Bans
A number of easy-to-recycle and toxic materials are banned from disposal in Massachusetts combustion facilities and landfills.
Waste & Recycling Policies & Guidance
Documents interpreting MassDEP regulations and how to comply with them.
