San Francisco's Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance (Environment Code Chapter 19) requires all residents and businesses to separate waste into three streams: recyclables, compostables, and trash. Recology provides exclusive collection service citywide.
Collection occurs on scheduled days based on location. Three bins are provided: blue for recycling, green for compost, and black/gray for trash. Bins must be placed at the curb or designated collection point by 6 AM on pickup day and retrieved by 9 PM. Contamination of recycling or compost bins may result in rejection and sorting fees. Large items require separate bulky item pickup scheduling. The city's goal is zero waste and currently diverts approximately 80% of waste from landfill.
Failure to sort waste properly can result in contamination fees and notices. Repeated non-compliance leads to fines starting at $100 for residential and up to $500 for commercial properties.
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