Yard Waste Collection: Fairfield vs Vallejo
How do yard waste collection rules compare between Fairfield, CA and Vallejo, CA?
Fairfield, CA
Solano County
Yard waste in Fairfield must go in the green organics cart under Fairfield Municipal Code Chapter 9 and California SB 1383 (Public Resources Code §42652+). Backyard burning of yard debris is prohibited by Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Regulation 5 and the California Health and Safety Code; only the franchise green-cart stream and approved composting are allowed.
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Solano County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fairfield | Vallejo |
|---|---|---|
| Required Stream | Green organics cart | - |
| Allowed Materials | Grass, leaves, prunings, small branches, food scraps | - |
| Burning Yard Debris | Prohibited (BAAQMD Reg. 5) | - |
| Sorting Mandate | CA SB 1383 (PRC §42652+) | - |
| Home Compost | Allowed, SB 1383 source-reduction credit | - |
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Fairfield FAQ
Where does yard waste go in Fairfield?
In the green organics cart. Fairfield's combined-organics program under Fairfield Municipal Code Chapter 9 and California SB 1383 accepts grass clippings, leaves, small branches, hedge prunings, and food scraps together. The cart is collected weekly by Republic Services / Solano Garbage Company and delivered to a composting facility.
Can I burn leaves in my Fairfield backyard?
No. Fairfield is inside the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and BAAQMD Regulation 5 — together with California Health & Safety Code §41800+ — prohibits open burning of yard debris in residential areas. Use the green organics cart, drop off at the Republic Services Recycle & Waste Center, or home-compost the material.
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