Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) also requires cities and counties to procure annually a quantity of recovered organic waste products (such as soil amendments) to meet their annual procurement target. Per CalRecycle, these procurement requirements will strengthen California’s green, self-sustaining economy. Demand for these products will drive infrastructure investment and create new green collar jobs
Recovered surplus edible food is donated to food banks, homeless shelters, and other organizations for those who are food insecure. As of 2022, food service businesses must donate surplus edible food to food recovery organizations. This helps feed the almost 1 in 4 Californians without enough to eat. California has a 2025 goal to redirect
Yes, everyone is required to participate and properly sort discarded materials into the correct bins or receptacles provided. If you choose not to participate, you may receive contamination charges from UWS. Additionally, by January 2024 the state has mandated that the City enforce organics recovery efforts among residents and businesses.