4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Tuolumne County, California.
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Tuolumne County's trash collection varies by location. Cal-Waste provides curbside service in some communities. Remote rural areas rely on self-haul to transfer stations. The county enforces illegal dumping and solid waste accumulation through Code Compliance.
California SB 1383 (2016, Lara) — Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: 75% reduction in organic waste landfill disposal by 2025 (Health & Safety Code § 39730.5, Public Resources Code § 42652.5)
ts pursuant to other provisions of this division. SEC. 5. Section 39730.8 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 39730.8. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Commission” means the Public Utilities Commission. (2) “Energy commission” means the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. (3) “Strategy” means the str...
Tuolumne County does not have specific bin placement or return-timing ordinances. Where curbside service exists, haulers set placement guidelines. Bear-proof containers are strongly recommended throughout the county.
Tuolumne County operates transfer stations for bulk waste disposal. Residents can self-haul large items, construction debris, and yard waste. Illegal dumping is a criminal offense with fines up to $10,000.
California's SB 1383 requires statewide organic waste diversion including in Tuolumne County. AB 341 mandates recycling for businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of waste weekly. Curbside recycling is available where Cal-Waste operates.
1 cities in Tuolumne County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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