Proposed Food De-Packing Facility at 8510 and 8548 NW Gainesville Road

Original title: 260503SU - Wood Resource Recovery (WRR) of Marion County, LLC, Special Use Permit to Operate a Human Food Grade De-Packing Facility to Augment a Currently Operating Vegetative Debris Composting Facility, in a Heavy Industrial (M-2) Zone, 36.77 Acre Tract, Parcels 12869-001-00 and 12907-003-00, Site Addresses 8510 and 8548 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This permit would authorize the processing of human-grade food waste at an existing industrial site, potentially changing the nature of operations at the NW Gainesville Road location.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Wood Resource Recovery (WRR) of Marion County, LLC

The company is seeking regulatory approval to expand its business operations.

Nearby residents and businesses

Property owners in the vicinity may experience changes in traffic or site activity if the permit is granted.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Wood Resource Recovery (WRR) of Marion County, LLC is seeking a to add a human food-grade to their existing composting site in Ocala. The proposal involves a 36.77-acre tract currently zoned for heavy industrial use.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a de-packing facility?

A is a site designed to remove packaging from food products so the organic material can be processed, in this case, likely for composting.

Where is this facility located?

The facility is proposed for 8510 and 8548 NW Gainesville Road in Ocala, Florida.

Why It Matters

This permit would authorize the processing of human-grade food waste at an existing industrial site, potentially changing the nature of operations at the NW Gainesville Road location.