Senate Bill 1383: California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy
SB 1383 took effect on January 1, 2022 and establishes organic diversion regulations that require residents, businesses, and multi-family properties to recycle organic material. Organics like food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, and cardboard make up half of what Californians dump in landfills. According to CalRecycle, organic waste in landfills emits 20% of the state’s methane and creates air pollutants like PM 2.5 which contributes to health conditions like asthma. SB 1383 also requires that by 2025 California will recover 20 percent of edible food that would otherwise be sent to landfills, to reduce food waste and help address food insecurity.
Environmental Resources staff are available to consult with businesses and perform waste assessments audits. We are here to help determine the best mix of organics, recycling, and waste containers necessary (called right-sizing) to maximize both recovery and savings. Send an email to [email protected] or call (805) 200-2206 to learn more.
What Goes Where?
Use the City’s convenient What Goes Where chart to learn how to dispose of common household items.
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Special Condition Waivers
In certain situations, waivers can be granted due to lack of space or low volume generation.
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