Recycling Requirements: Jurupa Valley vs Temecula
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Jurupa Valley, CA and Temecula, CA?
Temecula has fewer restrictions than Jurupa Valley.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Riverside County
Recycling is mandatory in Jurupa Valley under Municipal Code Chapter 6.77 (Recyclables and Organics Collection), which codifies California AB 341 (mandatory commercial recycling), AB 1826 (mandatory commercial organics), and SB 1383 (statewide organic-waste reduction). Single-family residents must use the blue cart for recyclables and the green cart for food waste / food-soiled paper / yard trimmings; food waste in the trash has been prohibited since July 1, 2024. Businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of solid waste per week, and multifamily complexes of 5+ units, must subscribe to recycling and organics service through Burrtec. The local implementation ordinance is No. 2019-22.
View full Jurupa Valley rules →Temecula, CA
Riverside County
California SB 1383 requires all Temecula residents and businesses to separate organic waste (food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard trimmings) into the green cart as of January 1, 2022. The state goal is 75% reduction of organic waste sent to landfills by 2025. Mandatory commercial recycling (AB 341) and organics (AB 1826) also apply to multi-family and businesses. Contamination can result in service penalties.
View full Temecula rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Jurupa Valley | Temecula |
|---|---|---|
| Local ordinance | No. 2019-22 (codified at JVMC Ch. 6.77) | - |
| Residential carts | Black (trash, no food), Blue (recyclables), Green (organics) | - |
| Food waste in trash | Prohibited since July 1, 2024 | - |
| Commercial recycling threshold | 4 cu yd/week solid waste (AB 341) | - |
| Commercial organics threshold | 2 cu yd/week solid waste (AB 1826 / SB 1383) | - |
| Multifamily threshold | 5+ units | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Jurupa Valley FAQ
Can I throw food scraps in the regular trash?
No. Since July 1, 2024, food waste must go in the green organics cart under SB 1383 and JVMC Ch. 6.77 — not the black trash cart.
Does my business have to recycle?
Yes if you generate 4+ cubic yards of solid waste per week (AB 341) or 2+ cubic yards (AB 1826 / SB 1383 organics). Multifamily properties with 5+ units must also subscribe. Local implementation is Ord. 2019-22.
What if I contaminate the blue or green bin?
Burrtec can leave the cart unemptied, charge a contamination fee, and Code Enforcement can issue citations under JVMC §6.77.140.
Temecula FAQ
What goes in the green cart?
Food scraps (all kinds), food-soiled paper, and yard trimmings. NO plastic bags, NO pet waste, NO diapers. Empty food directly or use paper bags. Place inside cart, lid closed.
Are pizza boxes recyclable or compostable?
Greasy pizza boxes go in the GREEN organics cart (food-soiled paper). Clean, ungreased cardboard goes in the BLUE recycling cart, flattened.
What if I don't separate organics?
SB 1383 is mandatory statewide. Non-compliance can result in cart tagging, education visits, and ultimately state-imposed fines starting at $50/day. CR&R works with non-compliant accounts before escalating.
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