Republic Services Expands San Joaquin Compost Facility to Boost…

Event summary

Republic Services opened an expanded compost facility at Forward Landfill in San Joaquin County, California, capable of recycling up to 147,000 tons of organic material annually.
The project was supported by a $5.1 million grant from CalRecycle's Organics Grant Program in 2023.
Republic Services operates 17 organics facilities in California, processing 884,000 tons of food and yard waste in 2025.
The company plans to open the San Bernardino Sustainability Park later this year, with initial capacity to recycle 300,000 tons of food and green waste annually.

The big picture

Republic Services' expansion of its compost facility in San Joaquin County underscores the growing emphasis on organics recycling as a critical component of waste management and climate strategy. The project aligns with California's ambitious environmental goals and highlights the increasing role of private-sector investments in supporting state-led sustainability initiatives. With plans for additional large-scale facilities, Republic Services is positioning itself as a key player in the transition to a more circular economy.

What we're watching

Scale Expansion: Whether Republic Services can sustain the pace of facility expansions to meet California's growing organics recycling demands.
Regulatory Alignment: How the company's investments in organics facilities will position it to comply with evolving state environmental regulations.
Market Dynamics: The impact of Republic Services' circular economy model on local agricultural and landscaping markets in California.