How is Compostable Waste defined in a legal contract?
- Compostable Waste means organic waste materials that are separated at the source for processing or composting, such as garden waste and food waste. Seen in 8 SEC filings
- Compostable Waste means household waste that is suitable for composting. Seen in 5 SEC filings
- Compostable Waste means biodegradable food waste and paper that can be composted. Seen in 3 SEC filings
- Compostable Waste (or Compostables) means Food Waste, Food-Soiled Paper, Wooden Food Utensils, and Yard Waste. Seen in 3 SEC filings
- Compostable Waste means waste that is acceptable for composting at a composting facility. Seen in 3 SEC filings
- Compostable Waste means discrete fractions of waste which can be processed by the Compost Plant. The composting process is the autothermic and thermophilic decomposition of separately collected biodegradable waste in the presence of oxygen and under controlled conditions by the action of micro- and macro-organisms to produce Compost. Seen in 2 SEC filings
- Compostable Waste means marketable organic waste. Seen in 2 SEC filings
- Compostable Waste means any waste capable of being composted either at a central composting site or in a backyard composter. Seen in 2 SEC filings
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Genie Definition 1
Compostable Waste means any organic, marketable and biodegradable waste that's divided at the source for composting in a suitable facility or personal composter.
Relevant Contract Types
- Waste Management Contract
- Environmental Compliance Agreement
- Facility Lease Agreement
- Product Supply Agreement
Relevant Circumstances
- For waste disposals from commercial businesses to waste management facilities.
- Where an organization is seeking to dispose of organic waste in line with its environmental policies.
- For transactions involving procurement of compostable materials.
Relevant Sectors
Genie Definition 2
Compostable Waste means food waste, food-soiled paper, wooden food utensils, and garden waste that are suitable for composting.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- For deals involving restaurants and food service establishments with waste disposal policies.
- Where a company is aiming to market biodegradable utensils and food packaging.
- For shipping and supply of organic or biodegradable food waste for composting.
Relevant Sectors
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Compostable Waste means any organic, marketable and biodegradable waste that's divided at the source for composting in a suitable facility or personal composter
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