Yard Waste Collection: Daly City vs South San Francisco
How do yard waste collection rules compare between Daly City, CA and South San Francisco, CA?
Daly City, CA
San Mateo County
Daly City Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 (Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction), added by Ordinance No. 1452 (adopted Nov 22, 2021, effective Jan 1, 2022), implements California SB 1383. All residents and businesses must subscribe to green-cart organics service combining yard trimmings, food scraps, and food-soiled paper. Putting yard waste in trash or recycling is a violation.
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San Mateo County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Daly City | South San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Local code | Daly City MC ch. 8.80 (Ord. No. 1452) | - |
| Effective | January 1, 2022 | - |
| State law | California SB 1383; PRC §42652.5 | - |
| Green cart accepts | Yard trimmings, food scraps, food-soiled paper | - |
| Not accepted | Plastic bags, pet waste, diapers, treated/painted wood | - |
| Mandatory for | All residences (single-family, multi-family) and businesses | - |
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Daly City FAQ
Do I have to compost food scraps in Daly City?
Yes. Under Chapter 8.80 (Ordinance 1452) and California SB 1383, all residents must place food scraps and food-soiled paper in the green organics cart — they cannot legally go in the trash.
Can I put yard waste in the regular trash?
No. Yard trimmings must go in the green organics cart. Disposing of grass, leaves, or branches in the grey trash cart violates Chapter 8.80 and the state SB 1383 requirements.
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