CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Introduction of Ordinances for the
Implementation of SB 1383 Regulations
December 21, 2021
The Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act
of 2016 (SLCP), also known as SB 1383,
established statewide mandatory Methane
Reduction Goals
Landfills are the third largest source of methane
in California
CalRecycle responsible to develop regulations to
implement and enforce the mandates
Background
SB 1383 mandates a 75% reduction in
statewide organic waste disposal and 20%
recovery and redistribution of edible food to
hungry people from 2014 levels by 2025
This is the most comprehensive solid waste
legislation since AB 939 was enacted in the
1990’s
Background
Implementation Regulations
Extensive and detailed regulations were
created by CalRecycle and approved by the
Office of Administrative Law in November
2020.
Jurisdictions are responsible to create and
implement all mandated organics programs
and to ensure 100% compliance.
4 City of HB Responsibilities
Provide organics (food, yard and fiber)
collection to all residents and businesses
without relying on the generator to “opt-in”
Expand existing edible food recovery program
Conduct outreach and education to all affected
parties in multiple languages
Procure products made from recycled organics
including compost, mulch, and paper
City of HB Responsibilities
Enforce CALGreen construction and demolition
recycling along with space for recycling
containers in certain new or remodeled
buildings
Provide the mandated inspections and
enforcement per the regulations
Maintain accurate, timely records and provide to
CalRecycle upon request
Adopt ordinance to implement and to enforce
the required programs
Tonight’s Ordinance
The City Attorney has drafted amendments and
additions to the HB Municipal Code that comply
with CalRecycle’srequirements for enforceable
local regulations
Adds Ch. 8.22 Mandatory Organics Waste Disposal to
the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
This new chapter provides a complete framework for
all mandated residential and commercial services,
inspection, and enforcement
Tonight’s Ordinances
Adds Ch. 17.52.020 to the HB Municipal Code to Adopt
the CALGreen Building Standards for Local
Enforcement
Amends Ch. 3.02 Purchases of Goods and Services to
add the requirements for recycled content organic
products, including compost, mulch and paper
Amends Ch. 8.21 Refuse Management of the HBMC to
align certain definitions with the new regulations and
minor cleanup language
Finalize franchise updates with Republic Services
via HF & H consultants
City Council approval of residential and
commercial rate increases to pay for the
new/expanded services
Roll out new/expanded programs and educate all
generators about the new programs and how to
comply
Report progress to CalRecycle
Next Steps
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