StopWaste works on behalf of 17 member agencies — the County, 14 cities, and 2 sanitary districts — to reduce waste, advance clean energy, and meet state mandates. Here you'll find programs, tools, and technical assistance designed specifically for local government staff and elected officials.
Wayfinding Cards
Compliance Support
SB 1383 implementation tools, enforcement framework, and technical assistance for your jurisdiction.
Funding & Measure D
Disbursement formulas, grant programs, budgets, and revenue sources.
Sustainable Procurement
Purchasing guides, policy templates, and product lists for green government operations.
Energy & Buildings
Municipal building decarbonization, multifamily programs, and low-carbon construction codes.
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COMPLIANCE
SB 1383 Implementation & Enforcement
StopWaste administers the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance on behalf of member agencies — including compliance monitoring, enforcement actions, and free technical assistance for businesses and properties in your jurisdiction.
Compliance & Enforcement
- SB 1383 / ORRO — Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance: requirements, implementation, and enforcement tools
- Recycling & Composting Rules — Requirements for commercial, institutional, and multi-family accounts
- Food Donation & Recovery Rules — SB 1383 edible food recovery requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 generators
- Plastic Bag Laws — Retailer and restaurant requirements, effective January 2026
- Citations & Enforcement — Enforcement framework, violation notices, and penalty guidance
Funding & Measure D
- Measure D — Foundation of StopWaste's per-ton disposal fee funding
- Policies & Disbursements — Formulas, allocation schedules, and member agency disbursements
- Grant Programs — Equipment grants for food recovery, reusable packaging, and reusable foodware
- Budget & Financials — Annual budgets, financial reports, and fee information
Procurement & Landscape
- SB 1383 & AB 2346 Procurement — Requirements for compost and mulch procurement
- Sustainable Purchasing — Guides, policy templates, and product lists
- Purchasing Guides — Category-specific recommendations
- Contracting Resources — Green language for RFPs and contracts
Policy & Coordination
- Legislative Priorities — StopWaste's current state advocacy agenda
- COIWMP — Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan
- State & Local Lawmaking — Overview of laws StopWaste administers
- Member Agencies — The 17 jurisdictions served by StopWaste
Call to Action
Contact StopWaste
Reach our team for compliance support, technical assistance, or coordination on regional programs.