Waste360
5 February 2026
California’s SB 1383 Offers Blueprint for Reducing Landfill Methane Across the U.S.
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators.
Compost 2026 continued its educational program with more studies that hammered home the benefits of organic waste diversion and what is working in California. Dr. Brendan Harrison, postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, took the stage to present a national-scale model showing that diverting organic materials from landfills could significantly reduce methane emissions while delivering agricultural benefits in the United States.
Key Takeaways
- • California’s SB 1383 Offers Blueprint for Reducing Landfill Methane Across the U.S..
- • Brendan Harrison, postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, took the stage to present a national-scale model showing that diverting organic materials from landfills could significantly reduce methane emissions while delivering agricultural benefits in the United States.
