Composting: East Providence vs Foster Center
How do composting rules compare between East Providence, RI and Foster Center, RI?
East Providence and Foster Center have similar restriction levels.
East Providence, RI
Providence County
Rhode Island's mandatory commercial food-waste diversion law (R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.9-17) requires large generators near composting facilities to divert organics, applying uniformly statewide to qualifying entities.
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Providence County
Rhode Island's mandatory commercial food-waste diversion law (R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.9-17) requires large generators near composting facilities to divert organics, applying uniformly statewide to qualifying entities.
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| Fact | East Providence | Foster Center |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.9-17 | R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.9-17 |
| Threshold | 1 ton/week organics | 1 ton/week organics |
| Distance | Within 15 miles of facility | Within 15 miles of facility |
| Residential | Exempt | Exempt |
| Enforcement | DEM | DEM |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
East Providence FAQ
Does Rhode Island require composting at home?
No. The food-waste diversion law applies only to large commercial and institutional generators producing one ton or more weekly. Backyard composting is voluntary and encouraged.
Who must comply with the food waste diversion law?
Educational institutions, hospitals, supermarkets, and similar large generators producing at least one ton weekly that are within 15 miles of a permitted composting or digestion facility.
Foster Center FAQ
Does Rhode Island require composting at home?
No. The food-waste diversion law applies only to large commercial and institutional generators producing one ton or more weekly. Backyard composting is voluntary and encouraged.
Who must comply with the food waste diversion law?
Educational institutions, hospitals, supermarkets, and similar large generators producing at least one ton weekly that are within 15 miles of a permitted composting or digestion facility.
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