Section Reference
Type of Requirement
Requirement
Responsible Party
Delegation
Frequency
Action Item(s)
Deliverables
General Provisions
18981.2 (a)
Enforceable Ordinance
Adopt enforceable ordinances consistent with the requirements of chapter to mandate organic waste generators, haulers and entities to comply with requirements Member Agencies
One-time;
1/1/2022
Completed
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records.
Article 3. Organic Waste Collection Services
18984.1 (a)
Organic Waste Collection
Implement a three-container organic waste collection service and providing a green container (organics), a blue container (recycling), and a gray container to each generator (solid waste) Member Agencies
Haulers
One time;
1/1/2022
Completed
Indicate in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18984.5 (a)
Contamination
Monitor the containers provided to the generators using three-container service to minimize contamination RecycleMore
Haulers
7/1/2022
Inspection and Enforcement Program in development w/RecycleMore, cities, Haulers & subs Written plan and agreement with Haulers. El Cerrito to have their own plan with credit back based on 7.5% from PCA rate structure 18984.5 (b)
Contamination Monitoring
Conduct a route review for prohibited container contaminants on randomly selected collection route annually. Containers may be randomly selected along a hauler route. This section should not be construed to require that every container on a hauler route must be sampled annually. Contact or written notice to generator upon discovering contaminants (left at door, gate and/or through mail, email, or electronic message) is required RecycleMore
Haulers and Sub-consultant
7/1/2022; Annually
Inspection and Enforcement Program in development w/ RecycleMore, cities, Haulers and subcontractors Written plan and agreement with Republic and their sub-consultant (i.e., Cascadia) El Cerrito to have their own plan with credit back based on 7.5% from PCA rate structure 18984.7 (a)-(b)
Container Colors
Provide collection containers to generators that comply with container color requirements specified in SB 1383 Member Agencies
Haulers
1/1/2022
1/1/2036
Bin & cart color changes implemented with both haulers for newly purchased containers, and all containers by 2036.
Current container orders are in compliance.
18984.8 (a)-(c)
Container Labeling
Place a label on each new container or lid provided to generators consistent with the applicable container collection requirements and limitations of this article specifying what materials are allowed to be placed in each container and items that are prohibited container contaminants for each container Member Agencies
Haulers
7/1/2022
Bin & cart label updates by Haulers for newly purchased containers and all containers by 2036.
Current container orders are compliant. Planning a relabeling project for existing. 18984.11
Waivers
Waive a commercial business’ obligation to comply with some or all of the organic waste requirements due to:
De Minimis organic waste (<20 gallon or <10 gallon per week) Physical Space
RecycleMore/
Member Agencies
1/1/2022
RecycleMore has coordinated the waiver process with Member Agencies and Haulers.
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records.
Article 4. Education and Outreach
18985.1 (a)
Outreach – Organic Waste Generators
Provide the following: information on organic waste generators requirements to properly separate materials in appropriate containers, methods for prevention of organic waste, recovering organic waste on site, community composting and any other local requirements, information on methane reduction benefits, the methods of organic waste recovery, the organic waste collection service uses, list of approved haulers, and how to recover organics, public health and safety and environmental impacts, information for edible food recovery programs, information regarding self-hauling requirements RecycleMore/
Member Agencies
RecycleMore & Haulers
Prior to 2/1/2022; Annually
RecycleMore and Hauler Websites, Postcards, Letters to non-compliant, commercial & MFD toolkits Print:
SB 1383 Postcards to commercial & residential generators SB 1383 Fact Sheet
Organic Waste Recycling Poster (Republic Services)
Comprehensive Residential & Commercial Guide Brochure (Republic Services) Multifamily Multipage Guide (Republic Services)
Composting at Home Brochure
Compost Giveaway Flyer (Republic Services)
Recycling Directory
Quarterly Newsletters (Republic Services & EBS)
Website:
Online Recycling Guide/What Goes in Each Cart
SB 1383 Compliance Pages (Businesses/ Multifamily Property Owners / Residents / Residents in Multifamily Properties Backyard Composting info & resources
Compost Giveaway (Republic Services)
Curbside Organics & Food Scrap Pail Program
Online Business Self-Reporting Form / Self-Haul / Waivers School Recycling and Classroom Educational Programs/Organic Recycling at Schools Garbage Collection Services Hauler Contact Information Resources Social Media:
SB 1383 Post 1/3: It’s Coming
SB 1383 Post 2/3: Food Waste/Climate Change/Methane Education SB 1383 Post 3/3: It’s Here/Are You Ready?
Various postings on the following:
Alternative suggestions and Awareness for Reducing, Reusing and Recycling Food Savings/ Sustainability/Waste Reduction Tips
Ideas for repurposing food scraps
Compost Giveaway for Residents/ Compost Workshop/ Discount Compost Bin Program 18985.2 (a)
Outreach – Edible Food Recovery
Develop a list of food recovery organizations and food recovery services operating within the jurisdiction and maintain the list on the jurisdiction’s website RecycleMore
On or before 2/1/2022
List is completed and website updated. Cities to add info on their websites.
RecycleMore has contacted all Food Recovery Organizations that serve the region to clarify their acceptance & contact info. 18985.2 (b)
Outreach – Edible Food Recovery
Provide commercial edible food generators that generate edible food with the following information: details about the edible food recovery program, information about commercial edible food generators, requirements and about food organizations and services operating within the jurisdiction and where a list of all services can be found RecycleMore
Annually
Website, Tier 1 letters
RecycleMore is finalizing the Tier 1 Letters to send out Article 7. Regulation of Haulers
18988.1 (a)
Reporting
Require haulers to identify the facilities to which they will transport organic waste RecycleMore
Haulers
On or before 2/1/2022
Information ready for reporting
Indicate in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18988.1 (b)
Enforceable Ordinance
If a jurisdiction allows generators to self-haul organic waste, adopt an ordinance or a similarly enforceable mechanism Member Agencies
Completed
Individual Ordinances allow self-haul
Indicate in individual member agency Implementation Records.
Article 8. CALGreen Building Standards and Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) 18989.1(a)
Enforceable Ordinance
Adopt an ordinance or enforceable requirement complying with CalGreen Code Sections 4.410.2, 4.408.1, or 5.408.1 Member Agencies
On or before 2/1/2022
To be evaluated by each Member Agency
Indicate in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18989.2(a)
Enforceable Ordinance
Adopt an ordinance or other enforceable requirement that requires compliance with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Member Agencies
On or before 2/1/2022
To be evaluated by each Member Agency
Indicate in individual member agency Implementation Records.
Article 10. Jurisdiction Edible Food Recovery Programs, Food Generators, and Food Recovery 18991.1
Edible Food Recovery
Implement an edible food recovery program including: educating edible food generators, increase access to food recovery organizations and food recovery services, monitor commercial edible food generators compliance, increase edible food recovery capacity (if needed) RecycleMore
County & Sub-consultant
9/1/2022
RecycleMore is working with RecycleSmart & the County for the regional program.
RecycleMore will educate food generators about edible food recovery organizations through a brochure with information on which organizations to partner with and how to track donations.
RecycleMore has contracted with Abbe & Ass. to assist in the Edible Food Recovery Plan for West County. 18991.1 (b)
Edible Food Recovery
Jurisdictions may fund actions taken to comply with this section through franchise fees, local assessments or other funding mechanisms RecycleMore/ Member Agencies
One time; Assessed as needed
N/A; informational
Article 11. Capacity Planning
18992.1 (b)
Organic Waste Recycling Capacity Planning
A jurisdiction contacted by a county pursuant to subdivision shall respond to the county’s request for the information necessary to comply with the requirements of this article RecycleMore
County
120 days of receiving request from County
N/A; respond to County as needed
18992.1 (d)
Organic Waste Recycling Capacity Planning
If a county determines that organic waste recycling capacity, each jurisdiction that lacks sufficient capacity is required to submit an implementation schedule to the Department that demonstrates how it will ensure there is enough available capacity to recover the organic waste currently disposed RecycleMore
County
As needed
N/A; respond to County as needed
18992.2 (c)
Edible Food Recovery Capacity Planning
If a county identifies that new or expanded capacity is needed to recover the amount of edible food identified, each jurisdiction within that county that lacks capacity shall submit an implementation schedule to the Department that demonstrates how it will ensure there is enough new or expanded capacity to recover the edible food currently disposed RecycleMore
County
As needed
N/A; respond to County as needed
Article 12. Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste Products 18993.1 (a) (e)
Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement
Procure quantity of recovered organic waste products that meets or exceeds its current annual recovered organic waste product procurement target. City shall comply with requirement by directly procuring recovered organic waste products or requiring, through written contract, that a direct service provider to the jurisdiction to procure recover organic waste products and provide written documentation Member Agencies
1/1/2022; Annually
To be evaluated and implemented by each Member Agency
Indicate in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18993.3 (b)
Recycled Paper Content Procurement
Procure paper products, and printing and writing paper, consistent with the requirements of Sections 22150-22154 of the Public Contract Code Member Agencies
1/1/2022; Ongoing
To be evaluated and implemented by each Member Agency
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18993.3 (c)
Recycled Paper Content Procurement
Require businesses from whom it purchases paper products and printing to certify in writing the minimum percentage of postconsumer paper products and printing and writing paper offered or sold to jurisdiction Member Agencies
1/1/2022; Ongoing
To be evaluated and implemented by each Member Agency
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records.
Article 13. Reporting
18994.1 (a)
Reporting
Report to the department a copy of ordinances adopted pursuant to this chapter and the contact information for the person responsible for compliance with the container color requirements RecycleMore/ Member Agencies
4/1/2022
Completed
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18994.2 (a)
Reporting
Report for the period covering the entire previous calendar year RecycleMore
10/1/2022; 8/1/2023 and annually thereafter
RecycleMore is working with the Haulers and will be prepared to report.
First Program reporting 10/1/22 and 8/1 thereafter.
Article 14. Enforcement Requirements
18995.1 (a) (1) (A)
Enforcement
Have an inspection and enforcement program that is designed to ensure overall compliance with this chapter and complete a compliance review of all garbage accounts for commercial businesses that generate two cubic yards or more per week of solid waste and determine compliance, as well as conduct route reviews, and contamination requirements RecycleMore/Member Agencies
Haulers – Initial Inspections
NOV – RecycleMore
Citations – Member Agencies
1/1/2022; Annually
Inspection and Enforcement Program in development with RecycleMore and Haulers Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18995.1 (a) (2)
Enforcement
Conduct inspection of Tier 1 commercial edible food generators and organizations 2022, and Tier 2 on or after January 1, 2024 RecycleMore
Sub-consultant
1/1/2022; 1/1/2024
Inspection and Enforcement Program to be implemented
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18995.1 (a) (3)
Enforcement
Inspect, conduct route or compliance reviews when investigating a complaint RecycleMore
1/1/2022
RecycleMore will follow-up on complaints.
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18995.1 (a) (4)
Enforcement
Provide educational material describing the applicable requirements of this chapter in response to violations RecycleMore
1/1/2022-12/31/2023
Inspection and Enforcement Program to be implemented
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18995.1 (a) (5)
Enforcement
Enforce this chapter in response to violations
RecycleMore
1/1/2024
Inspection and Enforcement Program to be implemented
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18995.1 (a) (6)
Enforcement
At least every five years from the date of issuance, verify through inspection that commercial businesses are meeting de minimis and physical space waivers for compliance RecycleMore
Every 5 years
Inspection and Enforcement Program to be implemented
Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18995.1 (b)
Enforcement
Conduct a sufficient number of route reviews and inspections of entities described in this section to adequately determine overall compliance with this chapter RecycleMore/
Haulers & Sub-consultant
Ongoing
Inspection and Enforcement Program in development with RecycleMore and Member Agencies Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18995.1 (c)
Enforcement
Generate a written or electronic record for each inspection, route review, and compliance review conducted pursuant to this chapter RecycleMore
Haulers & Sub-consultant
Ongoing
Inspection and Enforcement Program in development with RecycleMore and Member Agencies Store in individual member agency Implementation Records. 18995.1 (d)
Enforcement
Documentation of route reviews, compliance and inspection reviews, as well as other records of enforcement shall be maintained in the Implementation Record. Records will include copies of all documentation, enforcement actions, date of violation, date of compliance and educational materials RecycleMore
Haulers & Sub-consultant
Ongoing
Inspection and Enforcement Program in development with RecycleMore, Hauler and Member Agencies Store in individual member agency Implementation Records.
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EXHIBIT A
Draft SB 1383 Workplan between Member Agencies and RecycleMore January 2024