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What should a CPO address? A CPO is intended to implement RCW 43.19A.120: Use of compost products in projects. (wa.gov). This statute states that when "planning government -funded projects or soliciting and reviewing bids for such projects, all state agencies and local governments shall consider whether compost products can be uzed in the project." If it is determined that compost products can be used, then they must be used unless certain exceptions related to cost, availability, and quality apply. Other relevant statues to review in preparing a CPO include: • RCW 43.19A.110: Local road projects—Com products. (wa.gov) • RCW 43.19A.130: Local governments encouraged to enter compost product purchasing agreements. What is the deadline for adopting a CPO? By Jan. 1, 2023 What needs to be included in a compost procurement activity report? Compost procurement activity reports need to include the following: • The total tons of organic material diverted each year. • The volume and cost of compost purchased each year. • The sources) of the compost When are compost procurement activity reports due? The first report is due by Dec. 31, 20241 and by December 31 in every subsequent even -numbered year — 2024, 2026, 2028, 2030 and so on. How will compost procurement reports be submitted and tracked? -Ecology is developing an online system for local governments to submit their compost procurement activity reports. The first reports are due at the end of 2024, and we expect the reporting portal to be open by July 1, 2024. Are there other related requirements in the new law? Yes. Any county or city that adopts a CPO must "develop strategies to inform residents about the value of compost and how the jurisdiction uses compost in its operations." These strategies will need to be included in the local solid waste management plan the jurisdiction participates in when that plan is amended or updated. Information on the value of compost and making and using compost can be found on Ecology's Compost web Where can I find out more? Below are some additional resources to learn about the new law and its compost procurement provisions. • Overview of the Organics Management Act - Ecology is gathering additional resources and posting them here. • Procurement resources including CPO templates - Ecology is gathering procurement resources including CPO templates and examples to help local governments get started on their ordinances and is posting them here. • Environmentally preferred purchasing resources Dept. Of Environmental Services (DES) Environmentallv Preferred PurchasinF, DES - Recycled Products Environments Preference Desk Aid Ecology -Green purchasing for businesses Ecology - Green products Ecoloev - Focus on COmDOSt: Buvine and Using Compost For more information Subscribe to our email news to stay up to date on the latest organics material management news. After submitting your email, first choose the Solid Waste Program, and then Organic Materials to sign up.