Starting January 1, 2022, the City of Ventura will be required to comply with California’s Senate Bill (SB) 1383. SB 1383 aims to reduce methane emissions by diverting organic material from landfills by establishing statewide food waste recycling requirements for cities. The City is rolling out food waste recycling for all residents, businesses, and multi-family properties to comply with the law.
Food waste includes meat, bones, dairy, bread, fruit, vegetables, as well as all other edible and inedible parts of food that you would typically throw into the trash. The City’s Environmental Sustainability team has worked diligently to ensure our community has resources to assist with these new state regulations to recycle food waste and reduce air pollutants like methane gas.
Residents in single-family homes must bag their food waste, tie it off, and place it in their yard waste cart. Once at the sorting facility, the bagged organic waste will be separated and composted into soil products. Please do not place food waste directly into the yard waste cart, as this will contaminate the yard waste.
Businesses and multi-family properties can expect to be contacted by E.J. Harrison & Sons to set up yard waste and food waste collection services unless they apply and qualify for an exemption. Businesses can request exemptions if they generate very little organic waste or if they do not have space for additional containers. Exemption waivers must be filed before SB 1383 regulations take effect on January 1, 2022.
The City’s Environmental Sustainability team will host virtual workshops for residents and businesses to provide information about new requirements, answer questions, and encourage participation. Visit our website to learn more.
