In 2014, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) implemented a ban on businesses combining organic waste with regular trash to free up landfill space and promote composting. Originally, this mandate applied to companies producing one or more tons of organic matter per week. However, in November 2022, the threshold was reduced to half a ton per week because food waste still accounts for more than one-fifth of the trash we dispose of. This change has led many businesses to seek the services of composting companies like CERO to comply with the new regulations and demonstrate their environmental commitment.

At CERO, we partner with organizations across the greater Boston area to help achieve MassDEP’s goal of reducing statewide waste disposal by 30% over the next decade. Not sure how much organic waste your business generates weekly? Take our quick, free online assessment to find out!