All businesses, nonprofits, institutions, schools, and multi-family properties must have compost (organics) and recycling collection service, or a current waiver on file. Some sites may also use arrangements other than their city's collection provider to handle compost and recycling collection. Select the compliance scenario applicable to your site.
Subscribe to compost and recycling service.
If your site currently does not have compost and recycling collection service, call your city's collection service provider(s) and subscribe to the required services.
Tip: Most cities offer discounted rates for compost and recycling collection services—adding these often allows you to reduce garbage service and lower overall costs.
Request certification of alternative arrangements.
If you don’t have your own service subscription with your city’s service provider, you must submit proof and request approval of your recycling and composting methods. Acceptable alternatives include:
- Back-hauling or self-hauling materials to composting or recycling facilities
- Shared service agreements with neighboring businesses
- Third-party arrangements with composting or recycling providers
Apply for a waiver.
You may qualify for a waiver if you generate only minimal amounts of compostable or recyclable materials, or lack the necessary physical space for containers. Click below to learn more and apply.
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