Mission Viejo requires single-stream recycling and organic waste diversion under California SB 1383. Food scraps and yard waste go in the green cart. Recyclables include paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and plastics #1-5 and #7. No plastic bags in recycling.
Mission Viejo follows California's mandatory recycling requirements including AB 341 (commercial recycling), AB 1826 (commercial organics), and SB 1383 (organic waste reduction). Residential single-stream recycling accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles/jars, aluminum and steel cans, and plastics #1-5 and #7. Items must be clean, dry, and empty. No plastic bags, styrofoam, food-soiled paper, or tanglers (hoses, wires, Christmas lights). Under SB 1383, all residents must place food scraps in the green organics cart along with yard waste. Edible food recovery requirements apply to large food generators (grocery stores, restaurants). The city's waste diversion goal aligns with CalRecycle's 75% target. Ware Disposal provides recycling education materials and cart labels. Contaminated recycling loads may be rejected and collected as trash. Contact Ware Disposal at (949) 642-1191 for recycling questions or the city's Environmental Programs at (949) 470-3067.
Businesses that fail to subscribe to recycling or organics service face SB 1383 enforcement including education, warnings, and eventual fines. Residential contamination of recycling carts may result in the load being collected as trash at higher rates. Repeat contamination may trigger code enforcement contact.
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