Resources for Businesses
SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery - BusinessesIn addition to the goal of reducing organic waste disposal statewide 75% by 2025, California aims to recover 20% of edible food currently being thrown away to help feed the 1 in 4 Californians without enough food to eat. Businesses that generate edible food must recover edible food that would otherwise be disposed of by contracting with food recovery services or organizations, or self-haul the edible food to organizations that will accept it. | |
AB 1826 - Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling ProgramAs of January 1, 2019, all businesses that generate four or more cubic yards of commercial solid waste each week must enroll in services to collect organic material separately from other waste. Four cubic yards is about the size of a small dumpster. Organic material includes food waste, landscape trimmings, clean wood and lumber, and unlined paper like cardboard and paper towels. Click the link above to learn more. | |
Disposable Foodware RegulationsOn February 5, 2020, the City of Arcata City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1527 to establish regulations related to single-use foodware disposable foodware items. The ordinance is meant to reduce the use of single-use plastic foodware that contribute to street litter, marine pollution, harm to wildlife, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste sent to landfills. The ordinance is applicable to all food service establishments including but not limited to: restaurants, grocery stores, bars, cafes, food vendors, and cafeterias. Click the link above to learn more. | |
Single-Use Carryout BagsOn December 4, 2013, the Arcata City Council voted to prohibit the distribution of single-use carryout bags and regulate the use of recyclable paper carryout bags in Arcata retail establishments. Click the link above to learn more. |