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How to Measure Food Waste

The Law requires an establishment that generates a projected average of 52 tons or more of food waste per year to source separate and recycle its food waste under certain circumstances.

Establishments are encouraged to measure their food waste to confirm whether they are subject to this law.

The tools listed below can be used to measure food waste, but establishments are permitted to use other measuring tools.

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