Unincorporated Bostonia has mandatory recycling. County Code makes recycling required for all waste generated in unincorporated San Diego County, and recyclables must be kept separate from trash. Under SB 1383, single-family and small multifamily homes in densely-populated areas must also separate organic waste (food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard trimmings).
San Diego County Code SEC. 68.570 states that 'Mandatory recycling shall be in effect for all waste generated in unincorporated San Diego County. Designated recyclables shall be stored separately from refuse,' and no collector may deliver recyclables mixed with non-recyclable material. Residential recyclables include aluminum, glass, newspaper, plastic bottles, tin/bi-metal cans, white goods and yard waste. Implementing SB 1383, the County's Solid Waste Ordinance (updated June 2021) requires single-family residences and multifamily complexes of four or fewer units in densely-populated areas to separate designated recyclables and designated organic materials (yard trimmings, nonhazardous wood waste, food scraps and food-soiled paper) from trash. Residents comply by subscribing to a 3-stream franchise-hauler service or self-hauling with County registration. Households that manage all organics
Enforced by the Authorized Enforcement Official; under SEC. 68.581 agents may issue an infraction/misdemeanor citation (Penal Code 836.5) after seeking voluntary compliance. Violations are prosecuted like other County Code violations.
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