Republic Services Expands Forward Landfill Compost Site to 147,000 Tons
Phoenix – October 12, 2026 -- Republic Services has opened an expanded compost facility at Forward Landfill in San Joaquin County, Calif., with capacity to recycle up to 147,000 tons of food scraps and yard waste per year.
The upgraded site adds processing space and infrastructure, and uses technology to speed up composting and keep pace with higher customer demand. It serves thousands of homes and businesses across Northern California. Finished compost is returned to farmers and residents.
CalRecycle grant of $5.1 million funded the expansion
Republic Services began planning the expansion in 2019. In 2023, the company received $5.1 million through CalRecycle's Organics Grant Program, which supported construction, equipment and administrative costs. The program is designed to promote industry investment in clean technologies and cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state.