Vista, CA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Fight Climate Change by Recycling Organic Waste To reduce methane pollution and other short-lived climate pollutants, California passed SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). The law set targets for 2025: 75% less organic waste sent to landfills. 20% of unsold, still-edible food sent to food recovery organizations. SB 1383 Regulations The Office of Administrative Law approved SB 1383 regulations. Final Regulations Text (Accessible Version) Final Statement of Reasons Final Statement of Purpose and Necessity Final Comments and Responses January 18, 2019 – March 4, 2019 June 21, 2019 – July 17, 2019 October 3, 2019 – October 18, 2019 November 26, 2019 – December 13, 2019 April 20, 2020 – May 20, 2020 Final Environmental Impact Report Draft Environmental Impact Report Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Program Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations Landfills Are Third Largest Source of Methane in California Organic waste in landfills emits: 20% of the state’s methane, a climate super pollutant that heats 84 times more than carbon dioxide. Air pollutants like PM 2.5, which contributes to health conditions like asthma. Organics like food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, and cardboard make up half of what Californians dump in landfills. Cutting short-lived climate pollutants can have the fastest impact on the climate. *Click on the boxes below to go to the topic page. Collections All jurisdictions need to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses, and recycle organic waste. Procurement Procurement requirement information. Jurisdictions must use the products made from the recycled organic material, such as compost and mulch. Food Recovery Some food service businesses must donate unsold food to food recovery organizations to help some of the 1 in 5 Californians without enough to eat. Capacity Planning Counties must take the lead to plan for needed organic waste recycling and food recovery capacity. Enforcement Enforcement provisions support jurisdictions, non-local entities, local education districts, state, and federal facilities. Recordkeeping Entities must maintain records used for compliance inspections required by local and state agencies. Waivers and Exemptions Waivers and exemptions for qualifying jurisdictions, local education agencies, and non-local entities. Reporting Jurisdictions are to report on program implementation. CalRecycle has developed tools to help in meeting requirements. Complaints The public can file complaints for lack of recycling services, improper labeling of bins, and other solid waste concerns.