Recycling Requirements: Santa Paula vs Simi Valley
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Santa Paula, CA and Simi Valley, CA?
Santa Paula has fewer restrictions than Simi Valley.
Santa Paula, CA
Ventura County
Santa Paula requires residential and commercial recycling under California AB 341 and SB 1383. Single-stream recycling is collected in blue bins. Organic waste must be separated into green bins. Multi-family and commercial properties generating 4+ cubic yards weekly must have recycling service.
View full Santa Paula rules →Simi Valley, CA
Ventura County
Ventura County implements mandatory recycling and organic waste diversion in unincorporated areas under California SB 1383 and AB 341. All residents and businesses must separate organic waste from trash, and commercial generators must participate in recycling programs.
View full Simi Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Santa Paula | Simi Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling Accepted | Paper, glass, metal, plastics #1-5, #7 | - |
| Organic Waste | Food scraps + yard waste in green bin | Must be separated from trash (SB 1383) |
| Commercial Threshold | 4+ cubic yards/week must recycle | - |
| Multi-Family | 5+ units must provide recycling | - |
| Diversion Goal | 75% per CalRecycle | 75% waste diversion |
| Three-Bin System | - | Trash, recycling, organics |
| Business Threshold | - | 4+ cubic yards/week must recycle (AB 341) |
| Waste Hauler | - | E.J. Harrison & Sons (805) 647-1414 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Santa Paula FAQ
What can I put in the blue recycling bin in Santa Paula?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, metal cans, and plastics #1-5 and #7. No plastic bags, Styrofoam, or food-soiled paper.
What goes in the green organic waste bin?
Food scraps, food-soiled paper (napkins, paper plates), and yard trimmings including grass, leaves, and small branches.
Does my apartment building need to provide recycling?
Yes, multi-family properties with 5 or more units must provide recycling bins for tenants under California AB 341.
Simi Valley FAQ
What must I recycle in unincorporated Ventura County?
You must separate recyclables (paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastics) into the blue bin and organic waste (food scraps, yard waste, food-soiled paper) into the green bin. This is required under California SB 1383 and AB 341.
Do I need to separate food scraps from trash?
Yes. Under SB 1383, all residents must separate organic waste including food scraps from regular trash. Place food scraps in your green organics container along with yard waste and food-soiled paper.
What happens if I don't recycle properly?
After an education and outreach period, fines of $50-$100 per violation may apply for residential properties. Contaminated recycling loads may be rejected and charged at higher trash rates. The county currently prioritizes education over penalties.
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