San Rafael, CA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Generators shall place source separated organic materials, including food waste, in the organics container; place source separated recyclable materials in the recycling container; and place garbage in the garbage container. The city and authorized collector shall have the right to promulgate changes to material types acceptable for each type of collection container. Generators shall not place prohibited container contaminants into the garbage container, organics container or recycling container.E.The authorized collector shall give written notice to the city manager of the address of any occupied premises within the city which is not subscribing to the collection and disposal service provided by the authorized collector.F.The owner of each occupied premises shall subscribe for solid waste disposal services within seven (7) days of the occupancy of the premises. If the owner fails to subscribe for service, the authorized collector shall give the owner written notification that such service is required.G.Generators shall provide or arrange for access during all inspections and investigations (with the exception of the interior of a private residential dwelling unit) and cooperate with the city manager or authorized collector during such inspections and investigations as described in Section 9.19.390. (Ord. No. 2004, § 1, 3-7-2022)