Website Updates

 FORCE shines the spotlight on four successful compost facilities in Florida!  Visit our Organics Processing Facilities page to learn more!

The 12 Learning Modules of the FORCE Compost Facility Operator Training course that was offered during January 2011 are now available online.  Click [here] to view the modules.

The Final Report for the ON-FARM FOOD WASTE COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT is now available.  Please visit the  Current FORCE Projects page.   Current Force Projects .   

The Final Report for the PRE-CONSUMER FOOD WASTE COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT is now available.  Please visit the  Current FORCE Projects page.  Current Force Projects .   

News

Important Announcement:

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting electronic submission of registration applications and annual reports.  This option is available only for registration renewals and submittals of the annual report for those facilities that process only yard trash.  Registration application for facilities composting vegetative wastes, animal byproducts or manure, or blending manure or for new yard trash processing facilities must to be submitted to the Department on paper at present.

To access the portal for electronic submission, please go to http://www.floridaforce.org

FL Compost Rulemaking Update:

Read the FORCE brochure:  Summary of Florida Organics Recycling Rule Change 62-709!
 [click here]

Read the final version of the Compost rule.  [click here]

Events

New and exciting events have been added to the FORCE calendar.  Visit our Events page and start making plans to attend.