Corona, CA Trash & Recycling: Mandatory Organics Recycling (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Corona Code § 8.20.330(B)
- Applies to
- commercial premises, multi-family 5+ units, self-haulers
- De minimis waiver
- under 2 cu yd/week, under 10 gal organic waste
- Penalty class
- infraction, $100 to $500 escalating fine
- Enforcement tool
- automatic subscription after 30-day notice, § 8.20.360
- State mandate
- implements SB 1383 methane-reduction law
Summary
Corona requires every commercial business, multi-family property of five or more units, and self-hauler to separate food scraps, food-soiled paper, and other organic waste into the green container under Corona Code of Ordinances § 8.20.330(B), implementing the state's SB 1383 diversion mandate. Single-family homes carry the same green-container duty under § 8.20.320(B). Businesses that generate very little organic waste can apply for a de minimis waiver under § 8.20.350(A).
Place in appropriate containers. Participate in the franchisee's organic waste collection service by placing designated materials in designated containers as set forth in this subsection. Commercial businesses shall place source separated green container organic waste in the green container; source separated recyclable materials in the blue container; and gray container waste in the gray container. Commercial businesses shall not place materials designated for the gray container into the green container or into the blue container, and shall not otherwise place prohibited container contaminants in any container.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2025 S-56: Supplement contains: Local legislation passed through Ord. 3423, passed 12-3-2025).
Full Breakdown
20, Article VI, and implements SB 1383's statewide methane-reduction targets. 330(B), commercial premises, defined to include multi-family developments of five units or more, assisted living facilities, hotels, and similar uses, must place source separated green container organic waste in the green container, source separated recyclable materials in the blue container, and gray container waste in the gray container, and may not cross-contaminate any of the three. 330(F)). 320(B). 350(A): the city waives the requirement if total solid waste service is two cubic yards or more per week with organic waste under 20 gallons per week, or if total solid waste is under two cubic yards per week with organic waste under ten gallons per week, reverified every five years. 350(C) collection frequency waiver. 340(A)-(B).
Violations & Fines
Failing to sort organic waste under § 8.20.330 is an infraction under § 8.20.420(A), carrying a fine up to $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second within one year, and $500 for each further violation within that year under § 1.08.025(B). Under § 8.20.420(C) and § 8.20.360, the city can also order the franchisee to add organics service to a noncompliant account after 30 days' written notice and bill the owner for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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