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Resources for Businesses and Multi-Family Properties

Need help setting up or improving your workplace’s recycling program to comply SB 1383 and the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance? Check out these free videos, workbooks, guides, signs and other useful materials.

Information about the requirements can be found at www.StopWaste.org/Rules. You can also contact the Ordinance Helpline at (510) 891-6575 (leave message for call back), ask a question with our online form, or email rules@stopwaste.org for more information.

For translated ordinance information and resources in Spanish (Español), Chinese (中文), Korean (한국인), and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) visit  www.StopWaste.org/rules-languages.

Please note that this webpage is currently under development, and more information and resources will be added in the coming months.

Free hands-on help at your site  

Our knowledgeable field team is available to come to your site to help you select and place containers, provide signage, and train employees to sort properly. These representatives are separate from enforcement staff.

Ordering collection service

Need to order recycling and/or organics service, or make adjustments to current services?

Food recovery resources

Food generating businesses need to recover edible food and donate it to feed people. For resources and information on setting up a food recovery program, visit our food recovery and donation page.

Free stickers for indoor bins  

Free stickers are available to label indoor bins. Order two stickers for each bin so you can label two sides, in case bins get turned around.

Pre-made wall signs

Signs posted at eye level above each bin help staff and customers place materials in the correct containers.

Customized wall signs 

The more closely your signs reflect the materials actually generated at your site, the easier it will be for staff and customers to sort correctly.

Quick guide to setting-up indoor bins

Use this step-by-step guide and worksheet to help determine the indoor recycling, organics, and garbage containers and signs needed to set your site up for success.

Free indoor green bins  

Your site may qualify for free indoor green bins for the collection of organics. A variety of containers and lids are available from our partner vendors—up to $500 per approved site including tax and delivery.

Ordering indoor bins

Many janitorial supply companies offer indoor bins. Check with your supplier for equipment that matches your needs. You can also order a wide range of containers and lids from our partner vendors for the free green bin program (above):

Or, view a list of additional bin vendors.

How-to videos  

These videos provide an overview of steps for setting up indoor recycling and organics bins, and how to sort properly to comply with the law.

Customized instructions for staff

Help your employees and custodians use the right bags and transfer materials correctly from indoor to outdoor bins with customized instructions, for use as a poster or handout.

Staff and resident memo templates & residential flyers 

Support your efforts to educate staff, custodians, and multifamily residents about the new program with templates and flyers that can be emailed, distributed in hard copy, or posted in a high traffic area. The templates are easy to modify.

Waiver and Certification of Recycling Service applications 

The law requires that all accounts subscribe to compost and recycling collection service, unless they have an approved waiver or an approved alternative service. 

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