References and Periodicals

Biocycle: Journal of Composting and Recycling, E-mail Biocycle@jgpress.com, is a monthly magazine, and a good source of information on organics recycling. JG Press, 419 State Avenue, Emmaus, Penn. (610) 967-4135.

Composting News is a monthly newsletter that frequently breaks the latest news covering events, regulatory actions and market information related to organic materials management. 13727 Holland Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44142, (216) 362-7979.

Cornell University provides access to a variety of composting educational materials and programs developed at Cornell University.

Resource Recycling, E-mail Resrecycle@aol.com, provides in-depth analysis and information on compost and recycling issues. P.O. Box 10540, Portland, Oregon 97296 (503) 227-1319.

Waste Age, E-mail: Steven_webb@intertec.com, serves private contracting firms, governmental entities, and consulting engineers, as well as equipment dealers, distributors, manufacturers and other allied to the waste industry. 6151 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30339, Telephone (770) 955-2500; fax (770) 955-0400.

University of California (Davis) Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program provides leadership and support for scientific research and education to encourage farmers, farmworkers, and consumers in California to produce, distribute, process and consume food and fiber in a manner that is economically viable, sustains natural resources and biodiversity, and enhances the quality of life in the state's diverse communities for present and future generations.

U.S. EPA's Office of Solid Waste. Contains information on organic materials and recycling and provides links to compost publications.

Last updated: August 29, 2008

Organic Materials Management http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/
Pat Paswater: PPaswater@ciwmb.ca.gov (916) 341-6593