Sunnyvale residents and businesses must source-separate recyclables and organics from trash to comply with state laws AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383.
Sunnyvale mandates that all residents and businesses participate in the curbside recycling and organics programs. California AB 341 requires commercial recycling for businesses generating 4 or more cubic yards of solid waste per week, AB 1826 mandates organic waste recycling for large generators, and SB 1383 extends organics collection to all residents and businesses with a 75 percent reduction target for organic waste disposal by 2025. Accepted recyclables include paper, cardboard, glass bottles, metal cans, and rigid plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5. Plastic bags, polystyrene foam, and food-contaminated items are not accepted in the recycling cart. Food scraps and yard waste go in the green organics cart. Non-compliance can result in warnings, education, and administrative penalties. Multi-family properties must provide tenants with clearly labeled sorting bins.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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