Dive Brief:

• Hamilton, Massachusetts is looking for a company to build an organic waste processing facility on the site of the former city landfill.
• Hamilton was hoping wind, solar or the processing plant would use the 12.7 acres after the city caps the site. 
• The town would like to lease the land to a company, who would also be in charge of construction, the operations at the facility, and hauling organics into the plant.

Dive Insight:

According to The Salem News, Town Manager Michael Lombardo said there is a growing need for such facilities because of increased regulations for organic waste disposal for many commercial businesses, including food processing and grocery stores. Massachusetts is the first state to push for a food waste ban, prompting other states to explore similar legislation and pilot projects.