Council clears zoning, comp-plan changes to support Albany wastewater compost expansion

Aug 26, 2026

Council approved a comprehensive-plan and zoning amendment to allow expansion of the city’s wastewater composting operations, citing up to ~$728,000 projected annual hauling savings and new Class A compost production for community projects.

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The Albany City Council approved a rezoning and comprehensive-plan amendment Thursday to consolidate and reclassify city-owned parcels around the Albany wastewater reclamation facility to allow a planned expansion of the city's composting operations.

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