Seal of Testing Assurance Program Participant Spotlight. Republic Services

On Jan. 1, 2022, the state of California required the majority of homes and businesses to recycle all food and yard waste. Republic Services, is always prepared to help communities adjust to this change through their growing organics recycling program. Otay Compost Facility in Chula Vista, California was added to the multiple composting facilities that Republic Services has. Opened in August 2021,  Otay Compost Facility is first of its kind with state of the art infrastructure powered entirely by solar, and it utilizes industry-leading compost cover technology. The new facility can compost 200 tons of organic waste a day from the city of Chula Vista, the city of Carlsbad and customers in San Diego County. Celebrating its innovative approach to organics diversion, the National Waste & Recycling Association recently named Republic Services' Otay Compost Facility the "2022 Organics Management Facility of the Year.”  The same year, California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) named Otay Compost Facility the recipient of Dave Hardy Leadership in Organics Award for demonstrating excellence in the production, marketing and/or utilization of organic materials.

In California, jurisdictions are now required to procure compost, and Republic Services wanted to assist its customers in any way possible.  Republic Services takes pride in getting their product certified through the STA program because the program provides their customers with clarity, consistency, and confidence in the products, as well as to help maintain the highest standards at all of their facilities.   

Having STA certified products provides comfort to their customers that they are using quality labs to test their products frequently and following all regulations.  Chris Seney, Director Organics Operations says that "When our customers know exactly what they are buying it will lead to a long term partnership and true local sustainable solutions.” To Know more about Republic’s pure country blend STA compost please reach out to Gabe Gonzales, 1700 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, Ph# 619-252-4223

Reach out to Gowri Sundaram STA Program Manager to schedule orientation meeting and know more about the program and its benefits.