Backyard composting is permitted and encouraged in Tuolumne County. SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion statewide. Composting must not create nuisance conditions such as odor or pest attraction.
Backyard composting of food scraps, yard waste, and organic materials is permitted on residential property. SB 1383 (effective 2022) requires statewide organic waste diversion. The Tuolumne County Resource Recovery facility and transfer stations accept green waste. Composting must be managed to avoid nuisance conditions — excessive odor, pest attraction, or attracting bears and wildlife (a real concern in the Sierra Nevada foothills). Cal-Waste Recovery Systems provides waste hauling services in the county.
No penalties for composting itself. Composting creating nuisance conditions (odor, pests, wildlife attraction) may trigger code enforcement. Bear-proof composting is recommended in foothill and mountain areas.
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