Flyer for Residents: Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance
Composting & Recycling Is the Law for California Residents Properly sorting your food scraps and other compostable materials not only helps fight climate change, it’s also the law in California. State law SB 1383 went into effect in January 2022, requiring residents and businesses to keep compostable and recyclable materials out of California’s landfills. This flyer covers how to properly sort recyclables & compostables, and provides tips for preventing food waste. Learn more about SB 1383 and the Alameda County Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance, click here.
Application for Free Indoor Food Scrap Bins
Free indoor bins are available to qualifying Alameda County businesses, institutions, and multi-family residential properties (5+ units) for the collection of food scraps, compostable paper and plant debris (“organics”). A variety of containers and lids are available—up to a value of $500 per approved site including tax and delivery. Download the application form for more information. A new California State law, SB 1383, aims to keep food and other compostable materials ("organics") out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. To learn more about SB 1383, click here
Multi-Family Resident Notification Flyer
In Alameda County, owners of multi-family properties with five or more units are required by law to provide tenants with recycling and organics (food scraps, food-soiled paper and plant debris) collection services and information.This flyer template can be modified to provide answers to common trash and recycling questions. Modify, print, and post in a common area at your site or pass along to tenants.
Template Memo to Employees/Tenants
California State law SB 1383 requires businesses, nonprofit, institutions and multifamily properties to have compost (organics) and recycling collection service, set up indoor bins properly and ensure that materials are sorted correctly. They also must educate employees, contractors (such as custodians), and tenants at least annually about the law. This template memo is designed to support outreach efforts. It can be easily customized and emailed, distributed in hard copy, or posted in a high traffic back-of-house area. SB 1383 is implemented In Alameda County under the Organics Reduction &
Supplier List for Recycling, Composting, and Trash Containers
California State law SB 1383, nonprofits, institutions, and multifamily properties to have compost and recycling collection service in addition to garbage, and sort materials into proper bins. This Supplier List for Recycling, Composting, and Trash Containers can help you find equipment that matches your needs. SB 1383, is implemented in Alameda County under the Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance. To learn more about the law, click here. Disclaimer This table lists sample suppliers and purchasing information for recycling, composting, and trash containers and decals. Product details come
Service Provider Directory for Businesses (Chinese)
有機物、回收及垃圾車的供應因管轄範圍而異。使用此聯絡表格訂購新的運輸服務，或對現有服務進行調整。
Service Provider Directory for Multi-Family Properties (Spanish)
Directorio de Proveedores de Servicios Para Propiedades Multifamiliares en el Condado de Alameda El recogedor de desperdicios orgánicos, reciclaje y basura varían según la jurisdicción. Utilice esta lista de contactos para solicitar un nuevo servicio de recolección o para realizar ajustes en los servicios existentes.
Service Provider Directory for Multi-Family Properties (Chinese)
服務供應商目錄 供阿拉米達縣多住戶住宅物業之用 有機物、回收及垃圾車的供應因管轄範圍而異。使用此聯絡表格訂購新的運輸服務， 或對現有服務進行調整。
Service Provider Directory for Multi-Family Properties
A new California State law, SB 1383, aims to keep food and other compostable materials ("organics") out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. Organics, recycling, and garbage haulers vary by jurisdiction. Use this contact list to order new collection service, or to make adjustments to existing services. Although this document describes the Mandatory Composting & Recycling law, it also applies to the new California State law, SB 1383, that will be implemented In Alameda County under the Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance (ORRO). You can find a Service
Service Provider Directory for Businesses (Spanish)
Directorio de Proveedores de Servicios para Empresas El recogedor de desperdicios orgánicos, reciclaje y basura varían según la jurisdicción. Utilice esta lista de contactos para solicitar un nuevo servicio de recolección o para realizar ajustes en los servicios existentes.