Bakersfield is subject to California's mandatory commercial and residential recycling laws, including AB 341 (mandatory commercial recycling), AB 1826 (mandatory commercial organics recycling), and SB 1383 (statewide organic waste reduction). All residents and businesses must participate in recycling programs.
California SB 1383 requires a 75% reduction in organic waste disposal by 2025, affecting all jurisdictions including Bakersfield. Residents must use provided recycling and green waste carts. Businesses generating specified amounts of waste must subscribe to recycling services. Contamination of recycling carts with non-recyclable materials is a growing enforcement issue. Bakersfield's curbside program accepts standard recyclables including paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and specified plastics.
Under SB 1383, the city faces state penalties for failing to meet organic waste diversion targets. Individual violations may result in contamination notices from the waste hauler. Businesses that fail to subscribe to required recycling services face penalties under AB 341 and AB 1826. Repeated contamination may result in service refusal or surcharges.
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