Ventura requires residential recycling participation per California AB 341 and SB 1383. Recyclables go in the blue bin. Organic waste including food scraps must be diverted to the green waste bin. Contamination of recycling bins may result in service notices.
California AB 341 requires recycling for all businesses and multi-family properties generating 4+ cubic yards of waste. SB 1383 mandates organic waste diversion statewide, requiring residents to place food scraps and compostable materials in the green waste bin. Ventura residents must separate recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles/containers, glass, metal cans) into the blue bin. Contamination with non-recyclable materials affects the recycling stream and may result in service notices from E.J. Harrison. The City and hauler provide educational resources on proper sorting. Certain materials (styrofoam, plastic bags, food-soiled paper) are not accepted in curbside recycling. E-waste and batteries require separate recycling programs.
Contaminated recycling bins may receive tags and eventually not be collected. SB 1383 non-compliance may result in fines after education and warning periods. Businesses face mandatory commercial recycling requirements.
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