Compost & Manure Industry: California Capacity Expands

Republic Services Opens Expanded California Compost Facility Recycling Up to 147,000 Tons Annually

PHOENIX, United States — October 12, 2026 — Republic Services has opened an expanded compost facility at Forward Landfill in San Joaquin County, California, adding capacity to process food scraps and yard waste from homes and businesses, the company said. The project is relevant to the compost and manure market, where organic waste composting is expanding alongside state diversion goals.

The company said the site has additional processing space and upgraded infrastructure. It recycles up to 147,000 tons of material annually and serves thousands of homes and businesses across Northern California. Republic Services said the facility uses technology that shortens the composting process to meet higher customer demand.

Finished compost is returned to farmers, landscapers and community projects in California’s Central Valley, according to the company. Republic Services began planning the expansion in 2019. In 2023, it received USD 5.1 million through CalRecycle’s Organics Grant Program, which supported construction, equipment and administrative costs.

The company cited state data showing that 48% of what is disposed of in California landfills is organic waste. When organic material breaks down in landfills, it produces methane emissions. Republic Services operates 17 organics facilities in California, which processed 884,000 tons of food and yard waste in 2025. It also plans to open the San Bernardino Sustainability Park later this year, with starting capacity of 300,000 tons per year and room to double.

Key Highlights:

• The expanded Forward Landfill compost site recycles up to 147,000 tons of material annually.

• A CalRecycle Organics Grant Program award of USD 5.1 million in 2023 supported construction, equipment and administrative costs.

• Republic Services reported 884,000 tons of food and yard waste processed across its 17 California organics facilities in 2025.

• Finished compost is returned to farmers, landscapers and community projects in the region.

Analyst Insight:

According to analysts at Next Move Strategy Consulting, the global compost and manure market was valued at USD 12.52 billion in 2025 and is estimated at USD 13.54 billion in 2026. It is projected to reach USD 27.41 billion by 2035, a compound annual growth rate of 8.15% from 2026 to 2035.

NMSC analysts note that mandated diversion of food and yard waste is the largest single source of new compost supply through 2035. They project food waste to be the fastest-growing source material, at a CAGR of 10.92% from 2026 to 2035. They add that permitting timelines and contamination control in food waste streams remain the main constraints on new processing capacity.

Industry Outlook:

Expansions of this kind reflect a broader shift from yard-waste-only composting toward processing food scraps at larger permitted sites. Demand for finished compost depends on agricultural, landscaping and municipal buyers, and on feedstock quality. Further capacity additions in California, including the planned San Bernardino facility, will show how quickly collection programs and compost end markets scale together.

Source: Republic Services

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Prepared By: Sanyukta Deb