Updated Salinas Municipal Code Chapter 14 Garbage, Recycling, And Organic Waste Reduction Brian Frus, PE – Senior Civil Engineer
Public Works Department
September 28, 2021
Issue
Approve a resolution approving the necessary updates the City’s Municipal Code Section 14 to comply with Senate Bill 1383 and the California Department of Resource Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) mandate
Senate Bill 1383 requirements
Designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Divert organic material from landfills
Reduce statewide disposal of organic waste 75% by 2025
Recover edible food for human consumption
Provide organic waste collection to all residents and businesses Procure recycled organic waste products like compost, mulch, and renewable natural gas Conducting outreach and education to all affected parties
Municipal Code update
State imposed Title 14, Division 7, Chapter 12 of the California Code of Regulations, entitled “Short-Lived Climate Pollutants” Regulations developed in response to Senate Bill 1383, often called “SB 1383 Regulations.” Allow City to meet State-imposed requirements to comply with CalRecycle and SB 1383 Includes enforcement mechanisms such as fines
Municipal Code update
Ordinance updates and amends Article I of Chapter 14 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to garbage, recycling, and organic waste reduction.
Implements a mandatory commercial recycling program
Mandatory commercial organics recycling program
Automatic enrollment of all businesses and residents in recycling Requires certain food generators to have the maximum amount of their edible food, be recovered for human consumption
Outreach, Education, Monitoring and Enforcement
Republic Services to provide a solid waste collection service compliant with SB 1383 Regulations The City to leverage Republic Services and Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Coordinate closely on SB 1383 tasks to meet requirements Addressed through the new Franchise Agreement approved September 2021
State-mandated penalties for violations
State-mandated penalties for violations
Residential penalties set at the minimum range
Regulations allow for the City to take an educational and non-punitive approach for the first two years Initial contact to seek voluntary compliance by Republic Services and the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Violations will then be referred to the City’s Code Enforcement Officer for additional warnings and citations
Consequences to City for Non-Compliance
More frequent State inspections
Direct enforcement of non-compliant businesses
Compliance schedules
Probationary period
Need demonstrate sufficient staffing
Administrative penalties up to $10,000 per day