New Statewide Mandatory Organic Waste Collection and starting this month, there is a new Statewide Mandatory Organic Waste Collection protocol in place. Not only will Californians need to recycle our recyclables, but it’s now including organic waste in the recycling process as well.
The new law is to cut back on the organic wastes that end up at the landfill which emits methane gas. Directing the food scraps and other organic trash to a separate facility to produce biogas for fuel. (NBC LA)
Your community may choose to incorporate one, two, or three-container collection systems with the following color-coded bins:
One gray bin: A one-container collection system allows for all waste – solid waste, organic materials, and recyclable materials – to combine into one gray bin. It is then taken to a high-diversion organic waste processing facility where the waste is separated.
A two-container collection system uses one gray bin along with one blue or green bin.
Gray and Green: Gray bins are for organic and non-organic recyclables along with trash. Green bins are solely for food and yard waste.
Gray and Blue: Gray bins are for food and yard waste and trash. Blue bins collect traditional recyclables including bottles and cans, paper, and cardboard.
Gray, Blue, and Green: Green containers are for food and yard waste. Blue for traditional recyclables, and gray for waste that is not organic or recyclable.
HOWEVER, click on your respective community links below and follow their guidelines and color-coded bins.
Riverside County Hazardous Waste Disposal
Where to recycle non-recycling items that can’t go into the trash
The information in this article is deemed reliable but may not be accurate to your community or local address. Check with your City to find out what your personal recycling obligations are.