SB 1383 Brochure - EnglishBy 2025, no less than 20% of edible food
currently disposed in landfills must also be
recovered for human consumption
NEW REGULATION TOOK EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2022 AND
ESTABLISH STATEWIDE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS:
SB 1383 is the most aggressive waste reduction law to be adopted in California
for the past 30 years. The law will affect almost everyone, and unlike previous
laws, jurisdictions may issue penalties for non-compliance. A summary of
requirements is provided in this guide, and free educational resources and
assistance are available to help you achieve compliance.
GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA SB 1383
Short-lived Climate Pollutants
By 2025, reduce the amount of
organic material disposed in landfills by
75% from the 2014 level.
For more information call (805) 782-8530
SOLVING THE CLIMATE CRISIS
California is experiencing a climate crisis: record-breaking temperatures, longer fire seasons, extreme
droughts, and rising sea levels. These extreme weather events are partly caused by too much greenhouse
gas in the atmosphere, so named because they trap the sun’s heat and warm the planet.
When organic materials such as food and yard debris end up in the landfill, they decompose anaerobically
(without oxygen) and produce greenhouse gases. Composting organic materials significantly reduces
greenhouse gas production. Furthermore, when finished compost is applied on land, greenhouse gases
are pulled from the atmosphere and into the soil. By composting organic materials and recovering
edible food for hungry people, we can all do our part to slow climate change.
In San Luis Obispo County, food scraps and yard debris are collected in green carts which are then
sent to composting facilities. Each jurisdiction has a contract with one of the following franchised
hauling companies to provide collection service for garbage, recycling, and organic materials (food
scraps and plant trimmings):
Mission Country Disposal
(805)543-0875
Morro Bay Garbage
(805)543-0875
San Luis Garbage
(805)543-0875
South County Sanitary Srvcs
(805)543-0875
Mid State Solid Waste & Recycling
(805)434-9112
San Miguel Garbage
(805)467-9283
Paso Robles Waste & Recycle
(805)238-2381
Waste Management
(805)466-3636
Franchised Hauling Companies
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WHO IS IMPACTED?
The SB 1383 regulations apply to all persons and entities that generate organic materials, such as food
scraps and plant trimmings. Everyone is required to divert their organic materials from the garbage. In
addition, certain entities that provide food will be required to donate their excess food to feed people.
RESIDENTS including those
living in single-family homes
or multi-family buildings
COMMERCIAL ENTITIES
such as for-profit and non-profit
organizations, government
offices and agencies, and
industrial facilities
NON-LOCAL ENTITIES
such as state/federal facilities,
and prisons
EDUCATION AGENCIES
such as schools, community
colleges, and universities
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ORGANICS GARBAGERECYCLE
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTS
Both single-family and multi-family residents are
required to have regular collection service for
garbage, recycling, and organic materials (food
scraps and plant trimmings). Residents will have
to properly separate their recycling and organics
from the garbage. Don’t know what goes where?
Visit www.iwma.com
NOTE: Managers and owners of multifamily buildings
have additional responsibilities. Please see page 6 on
Requirements for Commercial Entities.
ORGANICS GARBAGERECYCLE
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Examples of non-local entities are, state agencies, and federal facilities. Examples of education agencies
include universities, school districts, charter schools, and community colleges.
• Subscribe to organics collection service in addition to garbage and recycling through a franchised
hauling company. Alternatively, self-haul is permissible as long as organics and recyclables are not
landfilled, and records of receipts and weight tickets are kept for 5 years.
• Provide recycling and organics collection containers in all areas where a garbage container is located,
except for restrooms. The collection containers must conform to the color scheme: green for organics,
blue for recycling, gray for garbage. *
• Prohibit employees from placing organics in the garbage.
• Periodically inspect the recycling and organics containers for contamination and if any is found,
provide information/education to correct behavior.
• Provide education to employees on how to prevent generation of organic materials (source reduction).
REQUIREMENTS FOR
NON-LOCAL ENTITIES AND
EDUCATION AGENCIES
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These requirements apply to for-profit and non-profit businesses, including multifamily
residential properties, government offices, and industrial facilities.
• Subscribe to organics collection service in addition to garbage and recycling
through a franchised hauling company. Alternatively, self-haul is permissible as long
as organics and recyclables are not landfilled and records of receipts and weight
tickets are kept for 5 years.
• Provide organics and recycling containers to employees, contractors, tenants,
and customers.
There must be access to an adequate number, size, and location of containers.
Containers for organics and recycling must be provided in all areas where
garbage containers are present, except for restrooms or inside multifamily
dwelling units.
Container bodies or lids shall conform to the following color scheme: gray for
garbage, blue for recycling, and green for organics. In addition, containers shall
have labels with graphic images to indicate primary materials accepted and
prohibited.*
• Annually provide educational information to tenants and staff about the requirements
to separate organics and recycling from the garbage. In addition, education must be
provided on how to properly sort the three waste streams into correct containers.
Please note, for new tenants, this information must be provided before or within 14
days of move-in.
• Periodically inspect recycling and organics containers and inform employees if
contamination is found.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMMERCIAL ENTITIES
* Visit www.iwma.com website to download free labels and posters.
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FOOD RECOVERY AND DONATION
REQUIREMENTS
TIER ONE COMMERCIAL ENTITIES
Tier one and tier two commercial edible
food generators are required to donate the
maximum amount of excess edible food to
feed people.
• Supermarkets
• Grocery stores with facilities >10,000 sq. ft
• Food service providers (contracted)
• Food distributors
• Wholesale food vendors
REQUIRED TO COMPLY STARTING JANUARY 1, 2022
TIER TWO COMMERCIAL ENTITIES
• Restaurants with 250 or more seats, or a
total facility size >5,000 sq. ft.
• Hotels with an on-site food facility and
>200 rooms
• Health facilities with an on-site food
facility and >100 beds
• Large venues that annually seat or serve
an average of >2,000 individuals per day
of operation
• Large events that serves an average of
>2,000 individuals per day of operation
• State agencies with a cafeteria with >250
seats, or a total cafeteria facility size
>5,000 sq. ft.
• Local education agencies with an on-site
food facility
REQUIRED TO COMPLY STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024
A contract or written agreement must be
maintained with food recovery service(s)
or organization(s) to pick up or receive
edible food.
A record must also be kept indicating
the types of food being donated, pounds
donated per month, frequency of
donations, and the contact information of
the contracted food recovery service(s)
and/ or organization(s).
Generators shall not intentionally spoil
food that can be recovered.
Large venues or large event operators
that do not provide food services, but
allow for food to be provided, shall require
food facilities operating on site to comply
with the above organics diversion and
food recovery requirements.
The SLO Food Bank can help commercial entities gain compliance with SB 1383 by collecting donations,
or by connecting entities to their 80+ partner agencies who serve those in need through SLO County.
https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Public-Health/Environmental-Health/
Forms-Documents/Reference-Materials/Food-Program-Reference-Documents/General-Food-
Program-Reference-Materials/Safe-Surplus-Food-Donation-Guide-in-8-Steps.pdf
info@slofoodbank.org
(805) 238-4664
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Commercial entities, non-local entities, and education agencies may
be exempted from some or all of the requirements if they can provide
documentation or evidence to support one of the following reasons. Please
note that “solid waste” is defined as the entire waste stream, including
garbage, recycling, and organics.
• De Minimis: minimal organic material is generated.
If an entity produces more than 2 cubic yards of total solid waste per
week, minimal organic material means less than 20 gallons.
If an entity produces less than 2 cubic yards of total waste per week,
minimal organic material means less than 10 gallons.
• Physical Space Constraints: the premises lack adequate space to fit all
three containers (garbage, recycling, and organics).
WAIVERS FOR BUSINESSES
WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
Give us a call at (805)782-8530 or
Email questions to iwma@iwma.com
Free resources and more information can be found at
https://iwma.com/sb-1383/
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