Organic waste composting

The Washington State Legislature passed organics management laws in 2022 and 2024. These laws aim to divert organic materials away from landfills through prevention, food rescue and organics management facilities.

These actions will help Washington achieve its 2030 goal to reduce organic material in the landfill by 75%.

The City of Marysville's organic waste composting program aims to educate residents and businesses about ways to reduce waste and divert organics from landfills in compliance with Washington state law.

Image: Young girl in greenhouse with plants & watering can. Text: Good Things Come from Composting.

What is organic material waste? 

Organic waste is any waste from fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, fish, nuts, seeds, grains, or similar materials from storage, preparation, cooking, handling, selling or serving food for human consumption. Lawn and garden debris such as twigs, grass clippings, plants and leaves are included.

Organics management law: Business requirements

Currently businesses that generate at least four cubic yards of organic material waste per week are required by state law to arrange for organic materials management service.

A business is defined as any for-profit or non-profit commercial or public entity. This includes firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, schools, hospitals, and public agencies and institutions. Multi-family residential entities are not considered businesses under the law.

More information: Focus on Business Management Requirements

To sign up your business for organic waste collection service, please email kbeedle@marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8152. 

Circle of life logo with apple core. Text: Marysville Organic Waste Composting