Expanded regional food waste recycling is now operational for Ventura commercial customers.
A major step forward in Ventura County’s food waste recycling system is now fully operational.
Just months after opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Mountain View Organic Waste Processing Facility is already receiving commercial food waste collected by E.J. Harrison trucks directly from local routes. That means material is now moving faster through the recycling process, improving efficiency and helping businesses comply with California organic waste laws.
According to Agromin CEO Bill Camarillo, the facility is currently processing about 40 tons of material per day and producing a clean food waste slurry designed for multiple beneficial uses.
Why This Facility Matters
California Senate Bill 1383 requires businesses to divert food waste and other organic materials away from landfills in order to reduce methane emissions.
The Mountain View facility improves local capacity to process commercial food waste while reducing contamination issues that often slow recycling systems down.
One of the facility’s biggest strengths is contamination removal. Equipment is designed to separate food from common nonfood materials such as:
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plastic containers
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clamshell packaging
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bags
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glass
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metal
More than 95% of food material is being recovered from collected waste streams.
What Happens to the Recovered Material?
Once processed, the resulting clean slurry can be used for:
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animal feed
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fertilizer
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energy production
This creates a stronger circular waste system where commercial food waste becomes a usable resource instead of landfill material.
Need Additional Capacity?
Businesses needing additional food waste container capacity should contact EJ Harrison to review service options.
