New Statewide Mandatory Organics Waste Collection Goes into Effect January 1, 2022
Understanding the Requirements of SB 1383
Everyone in the State of California will be required to sort waste properly.
Residents, businesses, schools, and government agencies will need to 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 will be required to donate edible food. Jurisdictions will be required to monitor contamination and provide contamination notifications with potential penalties.
What’s Next?
In the coming months, Oro Loma will be revising the solid waste collection program to comply with the requirements of SB 1383. This will include updating 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?
The CalRecycle definition of “organic waste” includes food, green material, landscape and pruning waste, untreated wood, paper products, and printing and writing paper.
What Does This Mean for Our Customers?
ALL customers must subscribe to organics (green waste) and recycling services.
All organics and green waste must be kept out of the trash (landfill).
Potential penalties may be charged for not having the required services.
