Everyone in the State of California is now required to sort waste properly.
Residents, businesses, schools, and government agencies must subscribe to recycling and organics services and keep recyclables and compostables from the trash (landfill). In addition to collection services and sorting properly, some food generating businesses are now required to donate edible food. Click here for a list of places that accept edible food donations. Jurisdictions are required to monitor and enforce SB 1383 requirements.
The goal of the mandate is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping compostables and recyclables out of the landfill, which helps create a sustainable future for the next generation.
Meeting SB 1383 Requirements
Oro Loma has revised its solid waste collection program to comply with the requirements of SB 1383. We have updated public informational materials, container colors, labeling, etc. Should you have questions about SB 1383, please email us at info@oroloma.org.
What is Included in Organics?
Oro Loma accepts the following materials in the organics stream: food, plant trimmings, paper or cardboard used for food or drink, and shredded paper.
What Does This Mean for Our Customers?
ALL customers must subscribe to organics (green waste) and recycling services.
All organics and recyclable materials must be kept out of the trash (landfill).
Potential penalties may be charged for not having the required services, improper waste sorting, and overfilling containers.
New carts that comply with the state mandated colors and labeling requirements have been provided to customers.
Container Monitoring Program Started September 1, 2023
A new contamination and monitoring program started September 1, 2023. Beginning January 2024, additional charges will be implemented after two warnings when contamination and/or overfilled containers are found. These charges help offset costs associated with processing and disposing of contaminated materials.
Our goal is to help customers keep recyclables and compostables out of the landfill and avoid additional charges.
How Does This Program Work?
WM will use WM Smart TruckSM technology to photograph overfilled containers and/or contaminants in your collection containers and will send a notification with a photograph explaining what was found, along with tips to avoid overage and/or contamination charges in the future.
Starting September 1, 2023, WM began sending monitoring notices, but charges will not be added until after January 16, 2024. You will only be assessed a charge after two warnings. You will receive an introductory program packet prior to September 1, 2023, with more details regarding this program.
