CalRecycle Releases New SB 1383 Compliance Process Guidance Document

Aug 17, 2020
This document includes an overview of CalRecycle’s discretion in enforcing SB 1383, enforcement timelines, and a delineation between AB 939’s “Good Faith Effort” determination and SB 1383’s compliance determination. It also clarifies the types of enforcement action CalRecycle could take against a city that violates one or more SB 1383 regulatory requirements. CalRecycle will consider the totality of circumstances surrounding a jurisdiction’s compliance, prior to moving forward with a notice of violation. 
 
CalRecycle provided education and outreach materials to help cities including, overviews of SB 1383’s Organic Waste Reduction Requirements though PowerPoint, Word, and video format. CalRecycle’s SB 1383 webpage also includes case studies on topics related to franchise agreements, enforcement ordinances, edible food, and procurement.
 
Even though the SB 1383 regulations do not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2022, it is critical that jurisdictions begin planning now. To assist with this effort, CalRecycle continues to publish resources to provide jurisdictions with education and outreach tools. The League will continue to work with CalRecycle to distribute information related to SB 1383 to our member cities.
 
For additional information, please visit the League’s SB 1383 webpage. If you have any questions on SB 1383 implementation, please reach out to League Legislative Representative Derek Dolfie.