California SB 1383 requires Folsom residents and businesses to separate organic waste (food scraps, yard debris, food-soiled paper) from landfill trash. Folsom participates through Republic Services' green-cart organics program. Contamination and improper disposal may result in warnings and escalated fines.
Senate Bill 1383 (CA Public Resources Code §42652.5) took effect January 1, 2022, mandating statewide organic waste diversion to cut methane emissions 75% by 2025. Folsom residents must place ALL food scraps (meat, dairy, bread, produce, bones), food-soiled paper (napkins, pizza boxes), and yard trimmings into the green organics cart. Recyclables (clean paper, cardboard, rigid plastics #1-#7, metal cans, glass) go in the blue cart. Plastic bags, film, polystyrene foam, and textiles do NOT belong in the blue recycling cart and are considered contamination. Businesses and multifamily properties must also subscribe to organics service and arrange edible food recovery (Tier 1 generators since 2022, Tier 2 since 2024) to a food bank or recovery organization. CalRecycle and the City may audit compliance. Folsom issues courtesy notices before escalating to administrative fines beginning at $50 and rising to $500 for repeat violations per SB 1383's state enforcement framework.
Warnings typically issued first. Progressive fines: $50 first, $100 second, $500+ for continued non-compliance within 12 months.
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