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πŸ—‘οΈ Trash & Recycling/Recycling Requirements

Isleton vs Rancho Cordova

How do recycling requirements rules compare between Isleton, CA and Rancho Cordova, CA?

Isleton has fewer restrictions than Rancho Cordova.

Isleton, CA

Sacramento County

Some Restrictions

SB 1383 mandates organics (food scraps and green waste) separation in the green cart. Recycling cart accepts bottles, cans, paper, cardboard. Contamination may trigger fees.

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Rancho Cordova, CA

Sacramento County

Heavy Restrictions

California SB 1383 mandates organic waste diversion from all Rancho Cordova residents and businesses. Food scraps and yard trimmings must go in the green organics cart, and contamination in recycling can lead to service fees.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactIsletonRancho Cordova
State MandateSB 1383 organics-
Green CartFood and yard waste-
Blue CartPlastics 1-7, metal, glass, paper-
Not AcceptedBags, styrofoam, e-waste-
FineUp to 500 dollars-
State Law-SB 1383 organics mandate
Organics Cart-Food scraps and yard waste
Recycling-Paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastics 1 2 5
Not Recyclable-Film plastic, Styrofoam, bags
Edible Food-Tier one and two must donate

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Isleton FAQ

Do I have to put food scraps in the green cart?

Yes. SB 1383 requires all California residents to separate food scraps from trash starting 2022, including in unincorporated Sacramento County.

Who enforces this in Sacramento County?

Sacramento County code enforcement at (916) 875-5881 handles most complaints.

Rancho Cordova FAQ

Do I have to put food scraps in the green cart?

Yes. SB 1383 requires all residents to separate food scraps into the organics cart.

Can plastic bags go in the blue recycling cart?

No. Plastic bags jam sorting equipment and must go in the garbage or be returned to grocery store film plastic bins.

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