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In California, 30% of the 30 million tons of waste sent to landfills each year is comprised of organic waste, which breaks down and generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. AB 1826 requires businesses and multifamily dwellings to separate that material for composting, instead of sending it to landfills.
As of September 2020, all businesses (including multi-family residential dwellings of five or more units) that generate 2 cubic yards per week of solid waste must arrange for recycling of their organic waste. Organic waste is yard waste (landscape and pruning waste), and food waste. Please reference the new Recycling Guidelines for Businesses.
Business that must arrange for the recycling of their yard waste by:
Businesses must arrange for the recycling of their food waste by:
The intent of this legislation is to increase the overall recycling rate in California and reduce the amount of methane gas generated in landfills by removing organic material. Organic material has more environmental and community benefits when it is collected and processed separately from trash.
For guidance on which options are best for your business, contact Arriana Rabago: arabago@cityofventura.ca.gov; (805) 652-4584, or schedule an on-site waste assessment:
Call (805) 652-4525 to set up your waste assessment.