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Massachusetts’ rule requiring many commercial generators of organic waste to divert the material from disposal has boosted organics recycling in the state, a survey of 30 companies commissioned by the Department of Environmental Protection found.
Total revenue increased for collection and hauling business, processors and food rescue organizations between 2015 and 2024. Rescue organizations grew revenue the most, at 151%, but haulers also grew revenue by 78% and brought in nearly $104 million last year, three times more than the other two respondent types.

Organics haulers, processors and food rescue organizations have all reported increases in employee headcount and revenue since 2016, the last time the state commissioned a report. But they saw the biggest increase immediately after the ban was implemented in 2014, per DEP.

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