West Sacramento, CA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Requirement
- Source separation of recyclables/organics
- Governing section
- WSMC § 8.08.100(C), Diversion
- State overlay
- SB 1383 organics rules also apply
- Enforcement
- City manager determines action
Summary
West Sacramento requires recyclables and organic waste to be source-separated from garbage before collection, with organic-waste generators also subject to state SB 1383 rules.
Diversion. Source separation of recyclables and organic waste is required, and source separated material shall be hauled to a facility permitted to process this material such that it qualifies as diverted under the Act. Organic waste generators subject to the requirements of SB 1383 shall fully comply with all applicable SB 1383 regulatory requirements or be subject to enforcement action, as determined by the city manager.
Full Breakdown
WSMC § 8.08.100(C), Diversion, requires source separation of recyclables and organic waste from garbage, and requires that source-separated material be hauled to a facility permitted to process it so it qualifies as diverted under the state Integrated Waste Management Act. Organic waste generators covered by SB 1383 (2016) must fully comply with the state's organics-recycling regulations or face enforcement action determined by the city manager, and Section 8.08.320 layers on additional generator-specific requirements. Section 8.08.110(F) separately requires that recyclables and organic waste stay separated from garbage at the point of generation, not just at curbside.
Violations & Fines
Mixing recyclables or organic waste into garbage instead of source-separating it violates § 8.08.100(C) and can trigger enforcement action, including the chapter's misdemeanor and administrative penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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