City of San Diego Commericial Business Organic Waste Recycling

California Senate Bill 1383 requires all commercial businesses to recycle organic waste effective Jan.1,2022.
Organic waste is food scraps, food-soiled paper, landscaping waste and non-hazardous wood.
When organic waste decomposes in a landfill, it releases methane, a gas that traps the sun’s heat and contributes to climate change.
Landscape service providers or private waste haulers may collect landscaping and non-hazardous wood waste.
Only franchise waste haulers or certified recyclers may collect food scraps and food-soiled paper.

Please see these resources regarding commercial sites and organics recycling:

The City has a waiver process for commercial businesses who generate less than 2 cubic yard, or 10 gallons of organic waste; or that uses an alternative service Please check here for more information about the De Minimus Waiver and Alternative Service Verification Application, or email sdrecyclingworks@sandiego.gov for further questions.