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Waste ManagementCalifornia

Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reduction (SB 1383)

Summary

Requires all businesses to subscribe to organic waste collection services or self-haul organic waste to a recycling facility to reduce methane emissions from landfills.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Businesses may apply for a 'De Minimis' waiver if they generate less than 10-20 gallons of organic waste per week.
  • 02.
    Right to choose between third-party haulers or self-hauling provided records are kept.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Administrative fines ranging from $50 to $500 per day depending on the severity of non-compliance.

Verified Citations

14 CCR Section 18984.10

Source
"Generators of organic waste shall subscribe to an organic waste collection service that includes at least weekly collection and processing."