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Residential Organic Recycling

Background

Approved by the State in 2016, Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) requires jurisdictions to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses, beginning January 1, 2022. SB 1383 is the most significant waste reduction mandate to be adopted in California in the last 30 years. SB 1383 requires a 75% reduction in organic waste disposal by 2025 in California. Reducing short-lived climate pollutants, which results from the decomposition of organic waste in landfills, will have a significant impact on climate change in the state. Additionally, SB 1383 includes the requirement of jurisdictions to conduct educational and outreach programs regarding organic waste recycling for all parties involved, such as, residents, businesses, commercial edible food generators, and also requires the establishment of an edible food recovery program. Under SB 1383, the state will seek to recover 20% of currently disposed edible food in order to assist those in California who are experiencing food insecurity.

Letter mailed/emailed to all residents

Starting January 1, 2022, residents will need to place their food scraps in the green waste/organics container. 

FAQ

 Acceptable Items

 Steps to participate

Additional Residential Green waste (organic) containers are available from your solid waste collector. There is no charge for the second container.

After the organic waste is collected, it can be reused either as compost or as alternative daily cover and will save valuable landfill space.

SB 1383 Educational Resources

The City of Norwalk has compiled educational resources regarding SB 1383 to assist residents and businesses with the implementation of new organic waste recycling requirements. This will help ensure the City is in compliance with the state law. Non-compliance may result in enforcement actions taken by the City.

• SB 1383: Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
• Organics Waste Collection
• SB 1383 Education and Outreach Resources
• Organic Materials Management
• CalRecycle California’s Short Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy Video (YouTube)

You can find more resources and information on the Athens Services Website. For additional information, please visit the CalRecycle webpage.

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