Commercial businesses may be eligible for a waiver exempting them from participation in the City’s organics recovery program if they meet one of the following qualifications:
- Your business has an internal organics recovery program and/or third-party service provider that meets State mandates already.
- Your property/facility lacks adequate space for the collection containers required for compliance. (A site check by a UWS Zero Waste Rep is required, along with photo documentation/proof).
- Your business generates a low volume of organic waste (based on weekly averages):
- Businesses with 2 cubic yards or more of waste must generate less than 20 gallons of organics
- Businesses with less than 2 cubic yards of waste must generate less than 10 gallons of organics
Want to apply for a waiver? Contact UWS directly at (562) 334-3660 or SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com and request an Organics Waiver Application.
You may complete and submit an application along with the appropriate documentation to UWS, and a Zero Waste Rep will schedule an onsite organic waste assessment. During this visit, UWS will:
- Assess tonnages and/or space constraints
- Take photos of the business’ organics collection space and bins
- Assist you with completing the application requirements, as needed
UWS will share the application and supporting documentation with the City for review and contact the applicant once the City has approved or denied the application.