Recology San Mateo County provides weekly curbside collection of trash, recyclables, and organic waste. SB 1383 requires organic waste separation. Bins must be at the curb by collection morning and retrieved by evening.
Recology San Mateo County provides residential curbside collection under the city's franchise agreement. Each household receives three carts: gray for trash, blue for recyclables, and green for organic waste. Collection occurs weekly on a scheduled day. Under SB 1383, all residents must separate food scraps and organic waste into the green bin. Bins should be placed at the curb by the morning of collection and retrieved by evening. Holiday schedules may shift collection by one day. Recology customer service is at 650-595-3900. The city tracks waste diversion rates to meet California's 75% diversion goal.
Contaminated recycling may be rejected. SB 1383 non-compliance may result in fines once enforcement is fully implemented.
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