Backyard composting is permitted and encouraged in unincorporated Ventura County. SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion statewide. Composting must not create nuisance conditions (odor, pests) that violate Division 13.
Backyard composting of food scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials is permitted on residential property. SB 1383 (effective 2022) requires statewide organic waste diversion, making composting part of the county's waste reduction strategy. Composting must be managed to avoid nuisance conditions — excessive odor, pest attraction, or runoff that could trigger Division 13 abatement. Some water districts offer composting bin rebates. The Ventura County Watershed Protection District promotes composting through educational programs.
No penalties for composting itself. Composting creating nuisance conditions (odor, pests, runoff) may trigger Division 13 enforcement. Complaints handled by Code Compliance at (805) 654-2466.
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