What is the new law?
The California State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) which requires cities and counties to reduce organic waste disposal by 75% by 2025. Beginning January 1, 2022, all California residents, businesses, and multifamily complexes will be required to separate food waste and yard waste from their trash and recycle in a separate organics cart.
What do I need to do?
- Effective immediately, recycle food scraps with your yard trimmings in your existing green waste container.
- Continue to Recycle Right – see the Guide below.
- Check the Lid for instructions on how to use the carts correctly and avoid contamination.
Place organics materials directly into your organics cart – don’t bag your organics materials.
Download a detailed guide in PDF format.
Tip: Get a small compost bin for your kitchen to make separating your organic waste easy!