(a) Non-local entities shall comply with the requirements of this chapter to prevent and reduce the generation of organic waste by:
(1) Subscribing to and complying with the requirements of an organic waste collection service that meets the requirements of Article 3 of this chapter; or
(2) Self-hauling organic waste in a manner that complies with the requirements of Article 7 of this chapter.
(b) Non-local entities shall provide containers for the collection of organic waste and non-organic recyclables in all areas where disposal containers are located, except restrooms. The containers provided shall conform to the requirements of the containers provided through an organic waste recovery service authorized under Article 3 of this chapter.
(c) Non-local entities shall prohibit their employees from placing organic waste in a container not designated to receive organic waste.
(1) Materials specified in this paragraph shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(A) Carpets, non-compostable paper, and hazardous wood waste shall not be collected in the green container.
(B) Hazardous wood waste shall not be collected in the blue or gray container.
(d) Non-local entities shall periodically inspect organic waste containers for contamination and inform employees if containers are contaminated and of the requirement to only use those containers for organic waste.
(e) Non-local entities shall provide information to employees on methods for the prevention of organic waste generation.
(f) Nothing in this section prohibits a non-local entity from preventing waste generation, managing organic waste on site, or using a community composting site.
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, 43020, 43021 and 42652.5, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 42652.5, Public Resources Code; and Section 39730.6, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 5 (sections 18986.1-18986.3) and section filed 11-3-2020; operative 1-1-2022 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 42652.2(a)(6) (Register 2020, No. 45).
This database is current through 4/12/24 Register 2024, No. 15.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 18986.1, 14 CA ADC § 18986.1
