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New Program in Santa Maria and Lompoc Valley Unincorporated Areas Begins July 1
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) - Californians now need to keep as much organic waste out of landfills as possible. When buried, organics such as food scraps, yard waste, and soiled or wet paper products, take up valuable landfill space, and release methane as they decompose. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and major contributor to climate change.