El Cajon residential recycling is mandatory under California's recycling laws and the city's waste hauler agreement with EDCO. AB 341 requires businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of waste to recycle. SB 1383 mandates organic waste diversion for all residents and businesses.
Recycling in El Cajon is mandatory under multiple California laws. EDCO Disposal provides blue recycling bins to all residential customers. California AB 341 requires businesses generating 4 or more cubic yards of waste per week to arrange for recycling services. California SB 1383 (effective January 2022) requires all residents and businesses to divert organic waste from landfills. Accepted recyclables in the blue bin include paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, and plastic containers. Materials not accepted include plastic bags, Styrofoam, food-contaminated paper, and electronics. Multi-family properties must provide recycling bins accessible to all tenants. The city tracks diversion rates to meet state mandates for 75% waste diversion.
Businesses not providing recycling services may face enforcement under AB 341. SB 1383 violations may result in fines of $50-$500 per day once enforcement is implemented. Contaminated recycling loads may be rejected by EDCO.
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