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Solid Waste Authority adopts food‑to‑food recycling exemption for pre‑consumer food waste

2297264 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

The board adopted Resolution 2025-01 to exempt pre‑consumer grocery-store food destined for animal feed from permitting and the county's exclusive flow control, subject to notification and reporting requirements.

The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority on a 6‑0 vote adopted Resolution 2025‑01 to create an exemption from permitting for pre‑consumer food destined for animal feed production.

Marybeth, a Solid Waste Authority staff member presenting the item, said the program seeks to allow grocery stores and other generators to divert unsalable but edible food (expired fruit, vegetables, dairy and bread) to…

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