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New California Law Requires Residents, Businesses to Recycle Organic Food Waste

By Drew Van Voorhis

A new California law will require residents and businesses to separate their organic waste from their usual garbage into green waste bins beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

Senate Bill 1383 was originally signed into law by then Gov. Jerry Brown in 2016 with the goal of reducing toxic gasses generated during food waste decomposition.

The bill, authored by former Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens), requires homes and businesses to recycle organic food waste, which will be decomposed into reusable products. The law’s purpose is to eliminate toxic gasses generated during food waste decomposition.

For individuals and businesses who do not comply with the soon-to-be-enforced law, the state plans to fine up to $500 a day, and cities that do not comply could pay up to $10,000 a day, with inspections to enforce them…

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