Task force hears compost industry data and market barriers for organics diversion
Task force members pressed consultants on end markets for compost; Pacific Region Compost said it handles roughly 120,000–140,000 tons annually and described one‑third splits to agriculture, bagging companies and community uses, while consultants flagged scale and trust as barriers to farmer uptake.
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Members used the Q&A to probe where finished compost would be sold and how to create reliable end markets. Joel Schonin noted policy levers in other states and said procurement requirements can create demand. "So that is an interesting idea that I think has a lot of merit," he said when describing Washington’s compost procurement requirement for local governments.
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