Yorba Linda mandates recycling and organic-waste recycling under YLMC Chapter 8.20, which implements California's SB 1383 organics mandate. Residents and businesses subscribed to the franchise must participate in the recycling and organics programs and keep materials properly sorted into the correct carts; failing to do so is a public nuisance.
The City adopted its mandatory organics recycling ordinance (amending YLMC Chapter 8.20) on December 7, 2021 to comply with SB 1383, the statewide law requiring a 75% reduction in organic-waste disposal. YLMC 8.20.070(C)-(D) make it unlawful and a public nuisance for any subscriber to fail to participate in, or comply with the terms of, the recycling and organic-waste programs offered by the franchisee, including placing waste in the wrong cart. Section 8.20.070(F) requires compliance with state organics rules at 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, and 8.20.070(G) obligates commercial edible-food generators and food-recovery organizations to meet SB 1383 duties. Single-family homes sort into three carts: recycling, organics (food and yard waste), and trash. The City Manager may grant waivers.
SB 1383 noncompliance triggers a notice of violation under 14 CCR §18995.4 requiring cure within 60 days; continued violations draw escalating administrative fines under YLMC Chapter 1.13, plus the Chapter 8.20 infraction/misdemeanor penalties.
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