Effective January 1, 2022, State law requires all businesses and residents to separate organics and recyclable materials from trash and... More… Effective January 1, 2022, State law requires all businesses and residents to separate organics and recyclable materials from trash and either subscribe to the required collection services or self-haul organics to an appropriate facility for diversion. It also requires some businesses to donate excess edible food to feed people in addition to starting an organics collection service. Contra Costa County will impose penalties for non-compliance on regulated entities subject to County authority starting January 1, 2024.Less…
A new California state law, Senate Bill (SB) 1383, requires Contra Costa County to identify existing capacity at Food Recovery... More… A new California state law, Senate Bill (SB) 1383, requires Contra Costa County to identify existing capacity at Food Recovery Organization and Services that may provide service to Edible Food Generators within unincorporated Contra Costa County. Your organization has been identified as a Food Recovery Organization and/or Service that operates in Contra Costa County. State Law mandate that Food Recovery Organizations & services respond to Agency requests within 60 days. Please provide responses to the below questions no later than June 23rd, 2022 to ensure compliance with State Law.Less…
