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Residential Organic Waste
California State Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) requires the reduction of organic waste disposed of in landfills. Organic waste is comprised of food scraps and food-soiled paper from kitchens and food operations, yard waste such as garden and landscape waste, organic textiles and carpets, and wood waste.
Collection and Recycling
Starting in 2022, the City and Burrtec will expand organic waste collection services for residents and businesses by transitioning to a three-bin system (landfill, recycling, and organics). Additionally, all residents will receive a kitchen pail for food waste collection. Residents would transfer collected food waste to their green organics bins prior to their regularly scheduled pickup by Burrtec.
Commercial
California law requires businesses and multifamily properties to participate in recycling and organics programs to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and support the state’s climate goals. Through legislation such as AB 341 (Mandatory Commercial Recycling), AB 1826 (Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling), and SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants), the State has established clear requirements for recycling and organics collection. These laws ensure that recyclable materials and organic waste are diverted from landfills, helping communities conserve resources and protect the environment.
How to Comply
If your business is not currently participating in recycling and/or organics collection services, please contact Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services at (760) 340-2113 to subscribe to the City's mandatory waste diversion services.
Not Sure What you Need?
Contact Burrtec's District Environmental Coordinator at (760) 674-1026 to schedule a free site evaluation for help determining which service will be most cost-effectiveand appropriate for your business or multi-family property. The City can also provide free internal recycling containers upon request.
Landscaper Requirements
SB 1826 states that all businesses that contract for gardening or landscaping services must require that the contractor recycle the resulting gardening or landscaping waste. To meet this requirement, all landscapers should either contact Burrtec to arrange for a green waste bin or haul organic material to an approved green waste facility. Organic waste material should never be placed in trash bins. For more information, please view this helpful handout.
If your business is not currently participating in recycling and/or organics collection services, please contact Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services at (760) 340-2113 to subscribe to the City's mandatory waste diversion services.
Not Sure What you Need?
Contact Burrtec's District Environmental Coordinator at (760) 674-1026 to schedule a free site evaluation for help determining which service will be most cost-effectiveand appropriate for your business or multi-family property. The City can also provide free internal recycling containers upon request.
Landscaper Requirements
SB 1826 states that all businesses that contract for gardening or landscaping services must require that the contractor recycle the resulting gardening or landscaping waste. To meet this requirement, all landscapers should either contact Burrtec to arrange for a green waste bin or haul organic material to an approved green waste facility. Organic waste material should never be placed in trash bins. For more information, please view this helpful handout.
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