Redwood’s clean energy and recycling initiatives are designed to help the County achieve its goal of reducing GHG emissions to 30% below 1990 levels by 2020.
Expanded Composting Facility – In 2014, Redwood tripled its composting capacity while reducing the associated composting emissions by 50 percent by installing a Covered Aerated Static Pile (CASP) system. Ton per ton the CASP system reduced GHG emissions by 80 percent compared to traditional windrow composting.
C&D Materials Recovery Facility – Diverting construction and demolition materials from the landfill has the potential to recycle 120,000 tons of materials annually. Redwood will construct a facility dedicated to the collection of C&D for recycling. Currently, these materials are separated at the landfill for recycling off-site.
Solar – In 2010, Redwood installed solar panels that generate enough energy to power the site’s administration offices.