Request of Council
• Ask clarifying questions
• Deliberate and approve revisions to the ordinance
Organic Waste Is the Largest Waste Stream in California
CALIFORNIA DISPOSED OF
APPROXIMATELY 20 MILLION
TONS OF ORGANIC WASTE IN
2017
California’s Waste Stream
Non-Organic
Waste 33%
Other
Organics
19%
Paper 18%
Food 18%
Lumber
12% CALIFORNIA THROWS AWAY
MORE THAN 6 MILLION TONS
OF FOOD WASTE EVERY YEAR!
SB 1383
• Reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants
• Reduce methane from the decomposition of organic
waste in landfill
• Expand food waste prevention, compost and edible
food recovery programs for those in need
Goal:
• 75% statewide reduction of disposal of organic debris to landfill by 2025
• 20% increase in edible food recovery by 2025
Target:
Monitor Compliance
and Conduct
Enforcement
Secure Access to Recycling
and Edible Food Recovery
Capacity
Procure Recyclable and
Recovered Organic
Products
Conduct Education and
Outreach to Community
Establish Edible Food
Recovery Program
Provide Organics Collection
Services to All Residents and
Businesses
Jurisdiction Responsibilities
Summary of Ordinance Revisions
1. Updates/adds the title of the Regulatory Program Manager, Environmental Programs Coordinator, Environmental
Compliance Inspector, Solid Waste and Recycling Program Coordinator, and the Waste Management Supervisor.
2. Adds Sections 7.32, 7.33, 7.35, and 17.29 to the Public Works Department
Request of Council
• Ask clarifying questions
• Deliberate and approve revisions to the ordinance